History of Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival in Timeline

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Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival

The Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival (FICEB) is an annual event in Spain that focuses on pornographic films. As the oldest adult film festival in Europe, it showcases films within the genre and includes an awards ceremony.

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1992: Festival Origins

In 1992, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival was established.

1997: Relocation to La Farga

In 1997, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival was moved to the La Farga convention center in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.

2002: First Short Film Competition X

In 2002, the FICEB held its first "Short Film Competition X", where the winner was awarded 2,400 Euros and the second place was awarded 1,200 Euros.

2005: Recognition by Regional Government

In 2005, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival received recognition from the regional government of Catalonia.

2005: High Attendance

In 2005, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival was attended by 50,000 people.

2006: Continued High Attendance

In 2006, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival was attended by 50,000 people.

2006: Contract Non-Renewal

In 2006, the L'Hospitalet municipal government controversially decided not to renew the festival's contract, requiring it to find a new location.

2007: Continued High Attendance

In 2007, the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival was attended by 50,000 people.

2008: Move to Madrid

In 2008, the FICEB was moved to Madrid and held at the Room Fabrik.

November 2024: Launch of New Erotic Film Festival

In November 2024, a new festival called Erotic Film Festival Barcelona, created by a different team, will be launched with the goal of bringing world-class erotic cinema back to the city. The inaugural edition will take place 24-30 November 2024.