For 20 years from 1973 until 1993 Avoriaz was the host of " Festival international du film fantastique d'Avoriaz " - a film festival mainly devoted to science fiction and horror movies . Steven Spielberg 's debut , '' Duel '' , was the first prizewinner of the festival . Other winners include Peter Jackson , David Cronenberg and David Lynch ( twice ) . There is a quite interesting series of posters covering the 20 festivals . The posters were originally for sale in different sizes , including postcards , but are hard to find today . The posters are on permanent display at the restaurant " Le Bistro " in the resort-centre . The event was succeeded by the similar Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer
Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer
Festival international du film fantastique de Gérardmer
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