Cinema

Sochi to host new BRICS film festival

Sochi to host new BRICS film festival

The KinoBravo festival will be held in the mountains of Sochi in late spring 2024. All screenings will be free. Films from ten countries will participate in this festival.

Prominent film director killed in Iran

Prominent film director killed in Iran

One of Iran's most prominent film directors, Dariush Mehrjui, has been found dead alongside his wife.  Mehrjui and his wife were discovered at their home with neck wounds indicating that they had been stabbed to …

Kazakhstan presents documentary about Heydar Aliyev

Kazakhstan presents documentary about Heydar Aliyev

Kazakhstani state television broadcaster presented a documentary film, which marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham …

Vakhtang Kikabidze passes away at 84

Vakhtang Kikabidze passes away at 84

The Georgian actor, singer and political figure Vakhtang Kikabidze passed away on Sunday at the age of 84 in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Kikabidze was one of the Soviet Union’s most popular singers and actors. He had the …

"Lenfilm" and "Uzbekfilm" to establish cooperation

"Lenfilm" and "Uzbekfilm" to establish cooperation

The film studios "Uzbekfilm" and "Lenfilm" signed a cooperation agreement. According to the Agency of Cinematography's Information service, the studios will cooperate in the field of locations, equipment and …

Angela Lansbury, star of 'Murder, She Wrote,' passes away at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of 'Murder, She Wrote,' passes away at 96

Angela Lansbury, who enjoyed an eclectic, award-winning movie and stage career in addition to becoming America’s favorite TV sleuth in “Murder, She Wrote,” has died, according to a statement from her family provided to NBC, …

Netflix series breaks Guinness World Record for jump scares

Netflix series breaks Guinness World Record for jump scares

The first episode of the new Netflix series The Midnight Club has broken a world record for jump scares. The show comes from co-creator Mike Flanagan, whose previous Netflix projects include The Haunting of Hill House, …

One of Tbilisi streets named after Gia Kancheli

One of Tbilisi streets named after Gia Kancheli

The Tbilisi City Assembly has decided to rename Constitution Street in the Chugureti region: it will be named after the famous composer Gia Kancheli now. This message was spread by the Assembly's press service. …

Georgian directors to present short films in Tbilisi

Georgian directors to present short films in Tbilisi

On March 18, as part of the Tbilisi Short Film Festival, the authentic space of the winery will host screenings of works by local short film masters. According to the organizers, the guests will see films by Giorgi Tavartkiladze …

Tbilisi to host International Archival Film Festival

Tbilisi to host International Archival Film Festival

The First International Archival Film Festival will be held in Tbilisi. The festival is scheduled for October 5-9, 2022, according to the organizer of the event National Archive at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. The festival …

Weeks of Azerbaijani cinema to start at VDNKh on January 22

Weeks of Azerbaijani cinema to start at VDNKh on January 22

From January 22 to February 20, the Weeks of Azerbaijani Cinema will be held at VDNKh in Moscow. "From January 22 to February 20, Azerbaijan Pavilion №14 will host Weeks of Azerbaijani Cinema. Every weekend, guests of the pavilion …