The 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam, was the 2021 installment of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, which took place on 1âÂÂ7 February 2021 and 2âÂÂ6 June 2021. The first part of the edition focused on the main Tiger, Big Screen, Ammodo Tiger Short, and Limelight programmes. Whilst, the second part focused on the Harbour, Bright Future, Cinema Regained, Classics and Short and Mid-Length Film sections.
The event was presented as a hybrid event, with a film programme was available online in the Netherlands whilst physically screened in cinemas across the country.
Indian drama film, Pebbles by Vinothraj P.S., won Tiger Award, the top prize.
The following films were selected to compete for the Tiger Award. The line-up was announced on 22 December 2020.
The following films were selected to compete for the VPRO Big Screen Award. The line-up was announced on 22 December 2020.
The following films were selected to compete for the Ammodo Tiger Short Competition. The line-up was announced on 22 December 2020.
The programme highlighted the expansion of cinema to installations, exhibitions and live performance.
The programme highlighted first-feature films from promising filmmakers.
The programme offered restored classic films, documentaries on film culture and explorations of cinema's heritage.
The programme showcased contemporary cinema.
The programme showcased cinematic highlights of film festival favourites and international award-winners.
The programmes highlighted mid-length films and short films.