Listapad
Emerging or unverified festival
Listapad is the Minsk International Film Festival in Belarus and the country’s largest film festival. Founded in the early 1990s as a forum for post-Soviet cinema, it has grown into one of the region’s most prominent festivals and is recognized for bringing together filmmakers, critics, and audiences from many countries.[2][3][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 32 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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