FESTIVAL DO RIO

The Rio International Film Festival, held between the end of September and the beginning of October, is one of the biggest events in the Latin American continent for the 7th art. More than 400 new films are shown, and some of Hollywood's biggest stars hit the Copacabana's calçada (pavement) for the occasion! Brazilian and international films are presented. France is well represented with about twenty productions and regular retrospectives of French filmmakers.