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Russian Film Festival

18th - 28th September

London

Building on the success of the 1st Russian Film Festival, Academia Rossica is now launching Russian Film Festival 2008. In showcasing inspiring and provocative work from established and young Russian film-makers, the festival will provide British audiences with a unique opportunity to view modern Russia through the lenses of contemporary Russian cinema.

Programme
The main programme will include London premieres of 10 films that have received awards at international and national film festivals in 2007-2008. Documentary and animation films, as well as shorts will complement the main programme. The Official Programme of the Festival has been announced (details to the right).

In showcasing inspiring and provocative work of established and debut filmmakers from various generations, the festival will demonstrate the multifaceted nature of contemporary Russian cinema, providing the British audience with a chance to see very recent, high-quality works that cover a full range of genres, themes and styles.

The Festival will serve as a platform for inter-cultural dialogue - both between film professionals themselves and between film-makers and audiences. Leading directors and actors will be introducing their films, participating in Q&A sessions and offering master-classes.
Leading directors and actors will be introducing their films, participating in Q&A sessions and offering master-classes.

Symposium
On 29th September prominent Russian and British film professionals will participate in a symposium at BAFTA focusing on the following subjects:

  • Film and Politics
  • Russia and Britain – Film-making Collaboration
Venue: The Apollo West End Cinema, 19 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4LR www.apollocinemas.co.uk

Industry Events
Several industry events will be taking place, providing a unique opportunity to meet and establish contacts with the most influential figures of the Russian film industry, from producers to directors.

For more details, see the festival website at: www.academia-rossica.org
Link: http://www.academia-rossica.org Contact: Alissa Timoshkina - Russian Film Festival Coordinator Email: films (at) academia-rossica (dot) org Telephone: 020 3326 0522, 0203 326 4283 Fax: 0870 928 9684

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