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L'étrange festival
Documentary produced and broadcast in the show "Court Circuit" on Arte.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a glimpse into the 'Festival de Films de Montréal' (now Fantasia International Film Festival), showcasing the diverse and often unusual films presented. It captures the spirit of the festival and the passion of its attendees. The film delves into various cinematic genres, highlighting independent and genre filmmaking.
Critical Reception
As a documentary focused on a film festival, specific critical reception for 'L'étrange festival' itself is not widely documented. However, the festival it depicts, Fantasia, has consistently been lauded for its commitment to showcasing international genre cinema and has a strong reputation among cult film enthusiasts and critics alike.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights the unique and often avant-garde nature of the featured film festival.
Captures the excitement and diverse programming of the event.
Serves as a snapshot of independent and genre cinema in the early 2000s.
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Fun Fact
The festival documented in 'L'étrange festival' is the precursor to the internationally renowned Fantasia International Film Festival, known for its extensive programming of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films.
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