Summary
The San Sebastián International Film Festival, commonly shortened to the San Sebastián Festival, is a premier international film competition accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations and held in the city each year in September.
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General information
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In the second half of September.
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Accessibility information
This festival takes place in cinemas and theatres around the city. The Galas are held at the Kursaal Centre and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre.
For accessibility information regarding these venues, please refer to their fact sheets: Kursaal Centre and Victoria Eugenia Theatre.
Physical accessibility
Access for people with reduced mobility depends on the Gala or screening location.
Please note! Be sure to buy tickets in advance as there are limited places reserved for PRM.
Visual accessibility
Some years, 2 or 3 screenings are offered with audio description, each featuring two films on the Festival's official programme.
Please note! They are listed in the programme. Access is via a mobile application (WhatsCine or Audesc).
Please note! Be sure to buy tickets in advance. They often sell out as the accessible sessions are usually during the most sought-after screenings.
Hearing accessibility
The Galas are usually subtitled.
Some years, 2 or 3 screenings are offered with sign language and subtitles, each featuring two films on the Festival's official programme.
Please note! They are listed in the programme. Access is via a mobile application (WhatsCine).
Please note! Be sure to buy tickets in advance. They often sell out as the accessible sessions are usually during the most sought-after screenings.