A not well known but nonetheless significant film fest is the Armenian Golden Apricot.
Officially opening last week, the fest has become a regional hub for cental European filmmakers. Launched in 2004, the fest highlights two main international competitions - feature films and documentaries.
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| Festival attendees come from all over Europe |
This year's festival, for example, includes Canadian entry 'Seven Veils' and Armenian documentary 'Orbita'.
Despite its small scale, the Golden Apricot is highly respected among European critics. And, due to its localized approach, serves as an important artistic counterpoint to the bigger fests in Venice, Cannes, and Berlin.
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| Small in comparison to the large Euro-fests it is highly rated |
If you ever get a chance to attend the Golden Apricot, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the breath and sophistication of the event - don't miss it.
By: Jim Lavorato, Entertainment Equipment Corp.
