Mostra Animal (International Film Festival for the Animals)
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A Mostra Animal (Mostra Internacional de Cinema pelos Animais) is a film festival launched in Curitiba in 2009 and organized by the Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira. It is notable for being one of the largest and most relevant cinema events dedicated entirely to animal rights, animal welfare, and the human-animal relationship, with free public screenings, discussions, and related activities. [2][3][4] The festival showcases documentaries, fiction, short films, and animations from Brazil and many other countries, often addressing themes such as animal testing, captivity, consumption, abandonment, and environmental impacts. [1][5][6][12]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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