The filmfestival, which was founded in 1946, is one of the most significant film events in Central and Eastern Europe. The festival is recognised by FIAPF as a “non-specialized festival with a feature film competition” (Category A). The festival programme includes the following sections: Official Film Competition, Documentary Film, Horizons (presents films of special attention at important international festivals last season), Another View (collection of experimental films), East of the West (films for East of the West section), Forum of Independents.