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FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE GOLDEN APRICOT
ArmRadio.am
26.04.2007 12:18
For the first time a French Film Festival will be held within the
framework of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival to be
held July 9-14 in Yerevan.
President of the Festival Harutyun Khachatryan told Armenpress that
due to the new festival Armenian spectators will have the opportunity
to watch 7-10 new French films. Applications for 16 films have already
been submitted. The French Film Festival is expected to become annual.
Head of the Golden Apricot programmes Mikhael Stamboltsyan
said about 180 films of different genres have been presented to
participate in the festival. " Although the deadline for submission
of applications was April 15, but sometimes "late" films are brought,"
he said. Mr. Stamboltsyan expects that all in all about 250-270 films
will be presented.
Currently the preparation works are underway. There will be a new
poster and catalogue.
Last year 120 films from 43 countries were presented at the
festival. It was covered by 60 media, including 3 foreign TV companies
and 13 magazines. It had a bout 50 thousand spectators.
ArmRadio.am
26.04.2007 12:18
For the first time a French Film Festival will be held within the
framework of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival to be
held July 9-14 in Yerevan.
President of the Festival Harutyun Khachatryan told Armenpress that
due to the new festival Armenian spectators will have the opportunity
to watch 7-10 new French films. Applications for 16 films have already
been submitted. The French Film Festival is expected to become annual.
Head of the Golden Apricot programmes Mikhael Stamboltsyan
said about 180 films of different genres have been presented to
participate in the festival. " Although the deadline for submission
of applications was April 15, but sometimes "late" films are brought,"
he said. Mr. Stamboltsyan expects that all in all about 250-270 films
will be presented.
Currently the preparation works are underway. There will be a new
poster and catalogue.
Last year 120 films from 43 countries were presented at the
festival. It was covered by 60 media, including 3 foreign TV companies
and 13 magazines. It had a bout 50 thousand spectators.