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Minsk, Belarus
74
Tier BScreenings
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listapad minsk international film festival
Minsk, Belarus · Est. 1994 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Minsk, Belarus
100
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- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 32 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Pobeda Cinema
Overview
Listapad (Minsk International Film Festival) is Belarus' largest and most prestigious annual film festival, held every November in Minsk since 1993. It is notable for its FIAPF permanent accreditation (2013), placing it among the world's top forums alongside Berlin and Venice, and for its focus on showcasing new feature and documentary films from the post-Soviet space, Central/Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The festival serves as the year's closing major event, presenting over 230 screenings across 5 venues and featuring a children/youth section called Listapadzik.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+74 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 32 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Pobeda Cinema
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (5 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1994
Venue
Pobeda Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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