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Sitges Film Festival kicks off 50th anniversary

October 6, 2017 05:35 PM | ACN

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Sitges International Film festival, specialised in fantasy and horror movies, opens this Friday

October 2, 2014 10:10 PM | ACN / Nell English

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The Sitges International Festival of Fantastic Film of Catalonia confirms its rising ascendency

October 21, 2013 08:52 PM | ACN / Emma Garzi

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Sitges Film Festival’s Best Movie Award goes to ‘Holy Motors’ by the French Director Leos Carax

October 15, 2012 10:56 PM | CNA

The world’s most important international film festival specialising in fantasy and horror films ended its 45th event in the Catalan coastal town of Sitges. Leos Carax wins the Best Director award. ‘Chained’, by Jennifer Lynch, receives the Jury’s Special Prize and the Best Actor Award for Vincent d’Onofrio. Alice Lowe, with ‘Sightseers’, wins the Best Actress Award. The festival has increased spectator figures by 3% compared to last year.

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Sitges Fantastic Film Festival pays homage to Tom Savini and Paul Naschy

October 8, 2010 11:58 PM | CNA / Sarah Garrahan

Until the 17th October, the Catalan coastal town of Sitges, located south of Barcelona, will be the world capital of Fantasy and Horror films. The opening ceremony honoured the actor and director Paul Naschy. Makeup artist Tom Savini and the director of Catalonia’s cinema school, Josep Maixenchs, were also awarded for their contributions to the world of cinema.