Vilnius International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) “Kino pavasaris” is unquestionably one of the most anticipated annual cultural events in Lithuania – perhaps even the one.

Now in its 18th year, it is the largest cinematic event in the country, known and loved for its high quality film programme and rich accompanying package of cinema-related events, workshops, and special initiatives.

In March every year, Vilnius IFF presents more than 180 films divided into a number of categories, from Horizons and Brave Vision to Hot Documentary and various retrospectives, and everything in between. The public’s interest in independent international cinema has been increasing ever since 2005, when the then 10-year-old Vilnius IFF witnessed a record number of visitors (over 41,000, an increase of 40 per cent from 2004). This year, more than 72,000 people attended the festival – a really impressive number in a country of less than 3 million people.

For more information and festival program please visit www.kinopavasaris.lt/en/films