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Melbourne International Film Festival

Australian film festival
Also known as: MIFF
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Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), film festival held annually in July and August in Melbourne. It is Australia’s largest film festival. The festival began in 1952 in nearby Olinda, Vic. Several film societies in Victoria collaborated on a program that emphasized the types of films that were rarely seen at the local cinema. The first festival featured movies from around the world, including films from Russia, China, and Canada. Although organizers expected a low turnout,...

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