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'Coward' by Lukas Dhont selected for Oscars
Coward, Lukas Dhont's third feature film and opening film of Film Fest Gent 2026, was selected as the Belgian entry for the Oscar for Best International ...
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Belgische kortfilm 'Melk' wint in Locarno
Filip Anthonissen werd op het jongste filmfestival van Locarno bekroond met de Pardino d’Oro, de prijs voor de beste internationale kortfilm, voor zijn korte ...
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Philip Glass: Music for Film
Film Fest Gent proudly presents Philip Glass: Music for Film, featuring comprehensive highlights from the renowned composer’s career in cinema, performed by ...
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Classics 2026: Éric Rohmer
During the 53rd edition of Film Fest Gent (7 - 18 Oct) the film festival’s Classics programme looks back at the work of director Éric Rohmer. The Frenchman was ...
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Wednesday Waves: Film Fan Favourites
Ever wondered where your favourite artists find their (musical) inspiration? With Wednesday Waves, we give you a glimpse of the music composers, directors, ...
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Animatiefilm 'Melk' naar Locarno Film Festival
De korte animatiefilm Melk van Filip Anthonissen gaat in wereldpremière op het prestigieuze Locarno Film Festival dat plaatsheeft van 5 tot 15 augustus 2026. ...
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Award-winning 'Coward' by Lukas Dhont opens 53rd Film Fest Gent
Coward, the third feature film by Lukas Dhont, is the official opening film of Film Fest Gent 2026. On Wednesday 7 October, Dhont will kick off the ...
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Finalists announced for the WSA Film Music Composition Contest 2026
Film Fest Gent is proud to announce the three finalists of the 2026 WSA Film Music Composition Contest: Yeakun Yoo (South Korea), Lidia Pozo Pérez (Spain) and ...
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