Cinehill Motovun Film Festival

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Arts & CultureMotovun/Gorski Kotar
Dates21–26 July 2026Confirmed listing
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe same founding team and programming
Language["hr"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Cinehill Motovun Film Festival in Motovun/Gorski Kotar

Cinehill continues the mission of the Motovun Film Festival, founded in 1999 by Rajko Grlic and Boris T. Matic to bring independent and international cinema to Croatian audiences, now relocated from Motovun to the Gorski Kotar region under its new name. The same core organizing team leads both eras of the festival.

The festival now known as Cinehill began life as the Motovun Film Festival, founded in 1999 by film director Rajko Grlic and producer Boris T.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The same founding team and programming philosophy carried over directly from Motovun Film Festival to Cinehill, with the new name deliberately referencing the old hill of films nickname rather than presenting itself as an unrelated new event

02

The mystery stays covered

Organizers describe the move away from an increasingly touristified Motovun as a deliberate reset intended to recapture the isolated, cinephile-driven atmosphere that defined the original festival's earliest editions in the late 1990s, trading a well-known location for a quieter, less developed one

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Cinehill Motovun Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Motovun/Gorski Kotar, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The same founding team and programming philosophy carried over directly from Motovun Film Festival to Cinehill, with the new name deliberately...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

21–26 July 2026

Getting around

Use Motovun/Gorski Kotar transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suitable for cool mountain evenings, since screenings are typically held outside after dark.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Motovun/Gorski Kotar, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["hr"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.81 N, 15.98 EOpen in Google Maps

Motovun/Gorski Kotar, Istria, Croatia

Nearest airportPUY — Pula
TransportUse Motovun/Gorski Kotar transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Motovun/Gorski Kotar, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Motovun/Gorski Kotar via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Motovun/Gorski Kotar, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing suitable for cool mountain evenings, since screenings are typically held outside after dark.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Croatia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cinehill Motovun Film Festival?

Cinehill Motovun Film Festival is listed for 21–26 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cinehill Motovun Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Motovun/Gorski Kotar, Croatia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Motovun/Gorski Kotar, Istria, Croatia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcinehill.eu
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates21–26 July 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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