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FIPRESCI Award refers to accolades presented by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). FIPRESCI is an organization of professional film critics from around the world. Established in 1930, it aims to promote film culture and defend professional interests. The organization holds congresses and presents awards at various international film festivals.

These awards are given to films recognized by a jury of FIPRESCI critics attending a specific festival. The criteria for selection are determined by the critics themselves, focusing on artistic merit and originality. Winning a FIPRESCI Award is considered a significant honor within the film industry, often bringing international attention to independent and arthouse cinema. The awards are not part of the main competition juries at most festivals but are a parallel recognition. Different juries are formed for various sections of a festival, such as the main competition, a sidebar program, or a documentary section, depending on the festival's structure. The FIPRESCI jury's decision is independent of the festival's official awards.