Pärnu International Documentary and Science Film Festival (Estonian: Pärnu rahvusvaheline dokumentaal- ja teadusfilmide festival) is Estonian film festival which every year takes place in Pärnu. The festival is organized by Pärnu IVA Society. This festival is the oldest festival in Baltic states.[1]

Before 2019 the festival was called as Pärnu International Documentary and Anthropology Film Festival.[1]

Festival's idea came from Lennart Meri. First festival took place in 1987.[1]

Festival's main topics are related to survival of indigenous people and their cultures. In addition, festival shows also films about social interpretations of contemporary society, or films about interesting people.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Pärnu Film Festival". www.chaplin.ee. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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