Moscow International Film Festival

The first Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) took place in 1935, with world-renowned filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein chairing the jury (of Battleship Potemkin fame). In 1959, it became a regular fixture on the cultural calendar. More than 200 films from 50 nations are exhibited, with the finest picture taking home the Golden George Award. The 2019 MIFF took place from April 18 to April 25.

The statue of Saint George conquering the dragon, as seen on Moscow's Coat of Arms, is the festival's highest award. Since 2000, Nikita Mikhalkov has served as the festival's president.

Catherine Deneuve, a French actress, received this award in 2012. Hector Babenco, a Brazilian director, presided over the jury in 2012. The Jury included important filmmakers from several nations, including well-known French directors, Bulgarian directors, and Italian producers. Marina Razbezhkina, a filmmaker, presided over the "Perspectives" Jury. Kirill Razlogov is the MIFF's program director.

Date: April 18th to April 25th