Global Movie Day

Cinema can inspire, delight, relax, and even motivate us to make important decisions. The founders of Global Movie Day believe that films play an essential role in life. To celebrate this, a holiday was established to honor everyone involved in the film industry and ordinary film lovers.

History

Global Movie Day was established in 2020 and is annually on the second Saturday of February. The initiators were members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the date was chosen to coincide with the prestigious Oscar awards season.

More than 150 years have passed since the Lumière brothers patented a device for displaying moving pictures. This invention marked the beginning of the film industry. Today, films are created using special effects, advanced cameras, and computer graphics. The combination of these elements, along with the performances of actors and the vision of talented directors, makes films more engaging and visually stunning.

Useful facts

• From 1895 to 1946, Auguste and Louis Lumière created 1,800 films. These are still preserved in the archives of French cinema.
• The world’s first movie poster was printed before the screening of the film “Grand Cafe.” In 2008, this rarity was auctioned at Sotheby’s and sold for 160,000 pounds sterling.
• India produces about 750 films annually. Bollywood maintains a high production rate set by American film studios in the 1930s, although Hollywood no longer releases two films a day.
• The first Oscar ceremony took place in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where 15 statuettes were awarded in different categories.

How to celebrate

Dedicate this day to watching your favorite movies with friends or go to the premiere of a new release.

Hosting a movie quiz for a large group can be great entertainment. The quiz can include questions about movie history, trivia, and personal experiences related to films and actors.

Explore a new genre in cinema. If you usually watch horror films, try a romantic musical or a tear-jerking drama.

When is Global Movie Day in 2025?

Global Movie Day is observed on the second Saturday of February each year.

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