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Italy · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Taranto Eco Film Festival (TEFF) is an international film festival in Taranto, Italy, centered on the relationship between humans and the environment. It is notable for its focus on research and experimental works by new Italian and international talents, and for programming films that address sustainability, human rights, social justice, migration, and climate issues. The festival’s significance lies in its role as a cultural meeting point between Puglia and the wider world, using cinema to spark debate on urgent ecological and social questions.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2022
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