International Film Festival Golden Apricot
13/07/2008 - 20/07/2008
Place of event: Yerevan
Annual International Film Festival GOLDEN APRICOT was established in 2004 in Yerevan, by the "Golden Apricot" Fund for Cinema Development, the Armenian Association of Film Critics and Cinema Journalists, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and Benevolent Fund for Cultural Development.
Internationally acclaimed Canadian-Armenian director Atom Egoyan was appointed President of the Festival since 2005. The Golden Apricot International Film Festival carries the theme Crossroads of Cultures and Civilizations. It also reflects the history of Armenia itself. The festival welcome films representing diverse religions, ethnic groups, nations and religions.
The Golden Apricot festival differs from other festival being relatively smaller in scale but much cozier. You would have the opportunity to meet famous directors and celebrities.
The Golden apricot continues to draw more international attention and respect every year. In the opening ceremony of the festival the traditional blessing of apricot is marked. Armenia is famous for its delicious apricots.
The films participating in the festival would be presented in two Movie Theater in Yerevan for duration of the festival. Visit the official sight of Golden apricot for the calendar of the events and for more details. http://www.gaiff.am
