The 'Festival of Rio,' which began in 1999, is one of the most important film festivals in the world and has showcased some of the greatest talent in direction, including Costa Gavras, Joăo Pedro Rodrigues, and world-famous actors such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons and Helel Mirren.
The city hosts an international book fair, where publishers, booksellers, authors, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts gather to discover and discuss literature, offering a space for provocative and fruitful communication between intellectuals and the wider public.
Each year, Rio holds Anima Mundi, an animation film festival screening ground-breaking and engaging animated motion pictures from across the globe. Recognized by the international academy of the OSCARs, it is the biggest animation event in Latin America, acting as a platform for the newest and most original artists in the field.
