Water - Sea - Oceans
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The Water – Sea – Oceans film festival is an annual competitive documentary festival in Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czechia, dedicated to films about fresh and salt water, water environments, and related ecological themes. It is notable for its long-running focus on environmental awareness, its international competition section, and its role as one of the country’s best-known specialized documentary festivals, with screenings sometimes expanding to České Budějovice and attracting a broad audience with free public programming.[2][3][7][10]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 22 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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