Festival politics or politics of festivals

... festivals have not only pursued and addressed esthetic or culturological goals and tasks but also have impacted political processes. This idea, which seems strange at first sight, has been repeatedly confirmed in the 20th century history. International festivals are an integral part of cinema. Meanwhile the idea of holding such film parades at which film directors from all over the world compete with each other, choosing the best of the best (sometimes nominally), could promote the sharing of experiences, establishment of contacts, ...