Film Festival
The Sitges Film Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the region. With 56 editions to its name, it returns each year to showcase the latest trends and the application of technologies to the big screen for lovers of the seventh art.
The first edition of the International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia took place in 1968, proclaiming itself as the world's first festival specifically dedicated to this category. Today, several decades later, its fame precedes it, and each event is eagerly awaited to discover the prepared screenings and who will attend.
Looking back, one can recall celebrities such as Jodie Foster, David Lynch, Tarantino, Tilda Swinton, Viggo Mortensen, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, and many more who have graced the Sitges International Film Festival, both as performers and as part of directing and production teams.
This retrospective glance has a purpose. The Sitges Film Festival continues to blend the influence of the past on contemporary films, incorporating new advances that were never possible before, continually surprising both industry insiders and its loyal fan base.
Perhaps it's this fusion of the past, present, and future that makes this gathering special, proving year after year to be an unmissable event for anyone considering themselves a cinema enthusiast.
For those less familiar with the festival, it's noteworthy that this event is qualified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Hollywood for the Oscars. Winners in the fiction and animation sections are automatically preselected.
To secure a ticket, visit the official festival website, offering various pass options. There, you'll find information on accessing different sessions, with some capacity limitations, allowing you to be part of the festival. The same link provides details on physical ticket sales.
The festival takes place in various halls, including the auditorium. These spaces host screenings of different sections of the event and other activities of interest. To fully enjoy the festival, consider staying at the Hotel Calipolis, offering a prime location and excellent services, enhancing your experience at this fantastic film festival.
