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Greek composer, author and politician Mikis Theodorakis has passed away at the age of 96 in Athens. Hij composed more than 1000 songs, cantates, operas and oratorios, music for ballet and for some sixty movies. His oeuvre can be considered a musical history of Greece. Yet Theodorakis wasn't just an acclaimed artist, he was also an outspoken political activist. He received many prestigious peace and music award. In 2007 he received the World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award.

Thanks to the World Soundtrack Awards, Film Fest Gent is able to invite the world's most sought-after composers to Ghent. Carter Burwell, Nicholas Britell, Hans Zimmer, ... They all visited our festival before. Curious what they have to say? Discover it during our Composer's Talks!

Your safety is our priority. We always follow the guidelines enforced by the Belgian government. Our screening rooms are properly ventilated and equipped with a CO₂ monitor. We won't allow more than 500 people per screening. This is why it is not necessary to wear a mask or present a Covid Safe Ticket at Film Fest Ghent. Mind: the measures for our concerts are different.

Your safety is our priority. We always follow the guidelines enforced by the Belgian government. Our screening rooms are properly ventilated and equipped with a CO₂ monitor. For our hospitality events, we ask you to present your Covid Safe Ticket.

There are three juries at Film Fest Gent: the International Jury for the Official Competition, the International Short Film Jury and the Explore Zone Jury.

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At Film Fest Ghent, 1001 things happen each day. Therefore, our photographers are stand-by to capture everything. As such, every experience will be framed for eternity. On these pages, you can find the best pictures of each festival day.