Posted: 04.09.2024 17:44:00

Listapad International Film Festival already received 2,800+ applications from 114 countries

The interest in the 30th Minsk International Film Festival, Listapad, is greater than ever, and – as noted by Olesya Rulkova, Listapad’s Executive Director – more than 2,800 applications have already been received from 114 countries, sb.by reports

"This shows that a lot of attention is being paid to our festival. Almost the whole world — most of it — wants to take part in the event,” Ms. Rulkova said.

The festival will be held from November 1st to 8th. Its opening and closing ceremonies will take place at the Palace of the Republic, and festival cinemas are already known. “The reconstructed Pobeda cinema will become the main venue. In addition, the Mir, Tsentralny, Pioner and Belarus will also be involved,” the specialist added.

The selection of films is now in full swing now, and the deadline for submitting applications is September 1st. Afterwards, the programme of the jubilee forum will begin to be formed.