RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Stringer, Julian T1 Global Cities and the International Film Festival Economy JF Iluminace YR 2003 VO 15 IS 1 SP 53 OP 62 UL https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-200301-0004.php AB A major contribution to the research on the cultural role of festivals, which complements Marijke de Valek's previous text within the Cinema Europe project, provides an overview of the history of the first film festivals. A closer look at the Venice, Cannes and Karlovy Vary IFFs. The influence of the political situation on the course, programming and awards. Festivals as a place of commerce.