Vienna International Film Festival

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/vienna-international-film-festival

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Vienna International Film Festival built?1960
2. What is the festival name?Vienna International Film Festival (Viennale)
3. What is the location?Vienna, Austria
4. Why does the festival use old cinemas instead of modern multiplexes?It uses historic cinemas like Gartenbaukino, Urania, and others to give a special atmosphere. These venues connect new films with the rich history of cinema.
5. How many people usually attend the Vienna International Film Festival?About 75,000 people come each October to watch the films and enjoy the festival.

Cinematic Discourse: Engaging in conversations and critical analysis about films and filmmaking.
Artistic Merit: The quality of a work of art based on its aesthetic and creative value.
Cultural Curation: The careful selection and presentation of cultural works to an audience.