elebrates the power of cinema to entertain, move, surprise, inspire, and connect people.
Born from the collaboration between visionary director and president Terry Gilliam, the Umbria Film Festival Association, the Municipality of Montone, and Riverside Studios, the festival has been an annual event since 1997, held in the picturesque setting of Montone, one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy. This event not only celebrates the best of independent cinema but also the timeless charm of a village that enchants and welcomes the audience with its historical and cultural heritage.
All screenings take place within the village, the beating heart of the festival, where the public, guests, and staff meet, creating an atmosphere of sharing and exchange. The audience is an integral part of the festival, with special guests and celebrities blending in, giving life to an international atmosphere of high quality, yet with an intimate and welcoming touch.

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