For cinephiles, filmmakers and film enthusiasts, 2023 has had a lot to offer. This list shows shows the best upcoming film festivals and the trendiest movies to watch right now.
Film Festivals to look forward to in 2023
BFI London FILM FESTIVAL
The BFI Film Festival is an international festival in London, United Kingdom. This year, it takes place from the 4th of October to the 15th of October 2023.The film festival draws in filmmakers and audiences from all around the world.
El Gouna Film Festival
The sixth annual edition of the El Gouna Film Festival is from the 2nd to the 4th of November. It happens in the tourist seaside town of El Gouna, Egypt. This festival bridges the Arab Cinematic World to international audiences and provides a platform for different types of films.
Marrakech Film Festival
Running for over 20 years, the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco will be held in Marrakech Morocco. This year, it takes place from the 24th of November to the 2nd of December 2023. With its broad international and regional audience, this film festival is one to look forward to.
Red Sea International Film Festival
This unique film festival takes place from the 30th of November to the 9th of December in the seaside city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Red Sea Film Festival’s theme is, ‘’YOUR STORY, YOUR FESTIVAL. ‘’ For all the filmmakers and cinephiles, this an event you should look forward to.
2023 Screamfest Horror Film Festival
If you’re a fan of horror movies, the Screamfest Horror Film Festival is one you should be excited for. It takes place from the 10th of October to the 19th of October in Los Angeles, California. This festival shows the best horror films from around the globe.
Films to watch in 2023
Barbie
This highly anticipated comedy by critically acclaimed director Greta Grewig is a box office blockbuster. The Barbie movie combines aspects of witty humour, drama and heartfelt issues. Made for a range of audiences, this is a casual watch you are sure to love.
Oppenheimer
One of the biggest films in 2023, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, is a historical movie with a star-studded cast. It follows the story of creating the world’s first atomic bomb. If you’re a fan of complex films with high-quality cinematography, this film is a must-watch.
Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One
This action-packed movie is the seventh instalment of the famous film series Mission Impossible. If you’re a fan of action movies that involve spies and secrets and enjoy high-paced action films, this movie is for you.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games franchise returns to our screens in November, with fans worldwide eagerly awaiting the prequel to the dystopian series. If you’re a fan of sci-fi movies with mystery and strong, interesting characters, then The Hunger Games is something you should look forward to.
No One Will Save You
If you’re into sci-fi movies and are a big fan of alien flicks, you should check this movie out. It combines psychological thriller and horror elements, making it a popular horror movie this year. No One Will Save You follows a protagonist living in an isolated area who is haunted by extra-terrestrial circumstances.
I hope this list gave you a few new movies to add to your to watch list and a few film festivals to look out for.