In English | Film criticism plays a key role in the recognition of cinematic works — but it is not immune to conscious or unconscious biases that shape which films are seen, valued, and discussed. Marking the centenary of FIPRESCI, this roundtable will examine the blind spots of film criticism, open a dialogue on its mechanisms of exclusion and legitimization, and explore what’s needed to build a more inclusive, diverse, and self-aware critical culture.

Moderator
Mehdi Balamissa – Filmmaker and founder, Film Fest Report

Panélistes :
Paola Casella - Vice présidente, FIPRESCI
Mathieu Li-Goyette – Editor-in-Chief, Panorama-cinéma ; Executive director, Semaine de la critique de Montréal
Inge Coolsaet - Co-founder and co-editor of the Belgian film magazine Fantômas
Olivier Du Ruisseau – Film and Visual Arts Critic, Le Devoir

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