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The 24th International Film Biennale of Documentary Ethnological Film will take place 23. – 27. 11. 2026

International contest shall offer films with themes from the field of social and cultural anthropology and ethnology in a wide sense of the term, from various expressions of traditional folk culture up to the life of a present day man in the complexity and diversity of the changing world and the way of life.

The International Jury of the 24th MFF ETNOFILM

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 The The International Jury of MFF ETNOFILM brings together distinguished experts from the fields of ethnology, film studies, documentary filmmaking, and cultural heritage preservation. Its members contribute extensive experience from academic research, university and scholarly environments, film analysis, and professional practice related to the documentation and interpretation of cultural phenomena.

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Bratislava

 

Prints and printed matter - Kysuce

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The exhibition on the occasion of the 780th anniversary of the first written mention of Kysuce is a unique insight into the history and culture of the region. Visitors will be able to see various types of historical prints that reflect life and events in Kysuce over the centuries.

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Exhibition of jubilant non-professional artists Kysuce region

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The collective exhibition of non-professional artists of the Kysuce region offers a unique opportunity to see the richness and diversity of the artistic creation of the region.

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Hniezdo ďaleko od domova - documentary film

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Presentation of a documentary film combined with a discussion.

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ETNOFILM Čadca 2024 video trailer 1



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TRAILER 3 - the new form of the 2022 ETHNOFILM IFF award

The new form of the award of the 22nd year of the International Film Festival ETNOFILM Čadca 2022

Trailer 1 - Who's hiding in the forest

Myths, legends and rumors have always fascinated people and are an integral part of the theme of our festival. Can you guess who is hiding in the forest from our trailer?

Trailer 2 - Abode of the Mysterious Creature

Z tmavého lesa sa presúvame do príbytku tajomného tvora, ktorého postava je už dlhé roky spájaná s naším festivalom. Ďalšia upútavka vás privedie bližšie k odpovedi na otázku, kto sa skrýval v lese vo Vychylovke.

Take a look at the previous years

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    Lamalera

    ZLATÝ TUROŇ – GRAND PRIX (ETNOFILM 2020)

    Original Title: Lamalera

    Length: 54 min

    Year of Production: 2019

    Produced by: Karsten Tadie

    Country:Denmark

    Director: Karsten Tadie

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    Paničky (Missues)

    On Palm Sunday, in the village of Stará Pazova, children dress up in folk costumes. One girl is always dressed as a youngster. They go around the village to their relatives and sing Palm Sunday where she shared the keys...

     

     
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    Igranka za pokojnog Emilijana (Dance for the Deceased Emilijan)

    Vlach Ethnic Community in Serbia preserves its language, material and cultural heritage for centuries. The dance for the dead (dat uora đi pomană) is only one of a series of autochthonous rituals by which the Vlachs cultivate the cult of the dead.

     
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    V trojboji (In a triple fight)

    Čaba Bajczer is a descendant of Slovak ancestors and comes from Slovak Komlóš. And although he is only 17 years old, in addition to playing the trumpet in a local brass band and being a skilled dancer in a folk troupe, he has already had an extremely successful career in sports - powerlifting.

     
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    2 weeks living on the street

    Would you be willing to spend 2 weeks on the street and experience the life of a homeless person for a while? Three young students decided to spend 2 weeks like this to get out of their comfort zone and experience a new view of the world.

     

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  • 24. MFF ETNOFILM 2026 Tento rok online. Stále spolu. Medzinárodné dokumentárne filmy priamo k vám 23. 27. november 2026

    24th ETNOFILM 2026 in an adapted format

    Due to the current organisational and financial circumstances, the 24th edition of the ETNOFILM International Documentary Film Festival will take place mainly online. Public screenings of selected films will also be held in Čadca.

     
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    Call for entries for the 24th ETNOFILM IFF

    24th ETNOFILM International Film Festival - November 23-27, 2026
    Do you have a documentary that reveals fascinating culture, traditions or the lives of people on the margins of society? Join the celebration of diversity and submit your film to the 24th ETNOFILM International Film Festival - a festival that has been bringing unique stories from around the world for decades.

     
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    23rd ETHNOFILM IFF: Discover the world of cultures and traditions

     

     

    The 23rd ETNOFILM International Film Festival will take place on November 12-15, 2024 in the cities of Čadca, Žilina, Nitra, Banská Bystrica and Bratislava. 109 films from 35 countries applied for the current edition, of which the Festival Selection Committee included 29 films from 22 countries in the main competition.

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The goal of ETNOFILM is to screen recent documentaries
on cultural and social diversity of the human community raising awareness
of the general public and to encourage new productions on the above themes by giving awards

Kysuce Cultural Centre in Čadca

Ul. 17. novembra 1258

022 01 Čadca

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E-mail: etnofilm@etnofilm.sk

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