How Fribourg Became a Window on the Global South, Including Hot Spots Like Lebanon and Iran: ‘For Many Directors, Filming Is a Matter of Survival’

How Fribourg Became a Window on the Global South, Including Hot Spots Like Lebanon and Iran: ‘For Many Directors, Filming Is a Matter of Survival’

As it marks its 40th edition, the Fribourg Intl. Film Festival remains one of Europe’s key showcases for films from the Global South, a region artistic director Thierry Jobin says continues to define the event’s identity and relevance. Running March 20–29, the festival will screen 114 films from 62 countries, including 58 premieres. Jobin, who’s led FIFF since 2011, says the anniversary edition […]

By Leo Barraclough