Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur

Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur
Location Namur, Belgium
Founded 1986
Awards Bayard d'Or
Language French
Website http://www.fiff.be

The Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur (FIFF) is a festival dedicated to French speaking films in Namur, Belgium created in 1986,[1] reflecting francophone diversity, from Europe, Canada and Africa.

History

The festival is created in 1986 as "Festival cinématographique de Wallonie"[2] (Film festival of Wallonia).

Since 1988, the festival is recognized by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.[2]

In 1989, the association changed its name to "Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur"[3] and is recognized by FIAPF as a specialized competitive festival, it now acquires the right to award with Bayards d'Or (best film, best actor, best actress and Special Jury Prize).[2]

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References

  1. "À propos" (in French). fiff.be.
  2. 1 2 3 "Historique" (in French). fiff.be.
  3. "Namur, reine du cinéma" (in French). Le Soir. 1989-09-23.
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