each year witnesses the premier of dozens of new films and documentaries, both from south america and the rest of the world, many of which are historically important.

many winners of the sundance, cannes, and venice film festivals have all been shown at festival do rio, not to mention previous winners and oscar nominees.

the festival is headquartered in the heart of rio de janeiro, at the centro cultural da ação da cidadania, a huge building located near the docks.