Laurus Film Festival
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Laurus Film Festival is an annual international review-competition held since 2019 in several cities across Belarus and organized by Catharsis Film Company. It is notable for screening films in libraries, cinema clubs, and cultural centers, with a broad program that includes fiction, documentary, experimental, and other genre films, while also emphasizing audience participation and support for filmmakers. The festival is also described as socially oriented, with proceeds helping fund a feature film project and charitable causes, giving it a distinctive profile in the regional festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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