as a way to commemorate the beginning of the (southern hemisphere) summer, the city of búzios combines its own top-notch beaches with superior films from all over the world in the búzios cine festival.

lasting for five days at the close of november, the festival has been held every year since 1995 and includes showings at the gran cine bardot and outdoors at praça santos dumont - one block from the ocean.

the festival takes place in conjunction with show búzios, a conference wherein film companies meet with distributors to exchange ideas and promote better quality and efficiency for all.