Baku/04.12.13/Turan : The first British Film Festival will be held in Azerbaijan in Baku on December 6-11 . The Festival is organized by the British Embassy, the British Council, British Airways and the 28 Cinema.
Over the course of 6 days, several English films will be showcased : The Selfish Giant, Saving Santa, Diana, Now is Good, The Word `s End, Suspension of Disbelief, The Double, and About Time.
The festival is held on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of operations in Azerbaijan, the British Council and is a further step in the development of Azerbaijani- British cultural relations.
Opening the festival will be held on December 6 in the third hall cinema " 28 Cinema", in 28 Mall.
Speakers at the ceremony will include Elizabeth White, Director of the British Council in Azerbaijan and Mike Rock, British Airways regional director.
The event will conclude with a question and answer session for the press. -06D-
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