Queer Lisboa & Queer Porto - International Queer Film Festivals
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Queer Lisboa & Queer Porto is Portugal’s leading queer film festival series, founded in 1997 and centered in Lisbon with a Porto edition as well. It is notable as the country’s longest-running film festival dedicated exclusively to LGBTQ+ cinema, presenting feature films, documentaries, shorts, school films, and experimental works through its Queer Art section. The festival is significant in the international circuit for showcasing award-winning queer films, attracting major festival titles and guests, and serving as a major platform for queer cinema in Europe.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 30 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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