Baku / 13.11.18 / Turan: The 9th International Short Film Festival Start will be held on November 14-17 in the cinema center Nizami. According to the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, 490 films from 45 countries are represented at the festival. The jury selected 100 films from 30 countries. The festival will also host the premiere of the film "The Three Faces" by the famous Iranian director Jafar Panahi. Films will be shown in the cinema center Nizami, as well as in the network of cinemas "CinemaPlus" from 12.00 to 16.00 with subtitles in the Azerbaijani language. The winners of the festival will be awarded the Golden Garnet prize established this year. The festival jury will be headed by film expert Ayaz Salayev. -16D-
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On July 9, the 2024 Germany-France Gender Equality Award for contributions to gender equality was presented at the residence of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.
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The search for identity and meaning in life by modern humans is a topic recently addressed by many artists. The group exhibition "Everything Will Be Alright: Tomorrow or Someday" at YAY Gallery features works by Rasim Babayev, Elshan Baba, Orkhan Huseynov, Terlan Gorchu, Aida Mahmudova, Qafar Rzayev, Zamir Suleymanov, and CHINGIZ. This exhibition explores various aspects of truth and identity through the contemporary lens. Curated by Zahra Mammadova, the exhibition focuses on how art influences individuals.
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People seek to learn about past eras by conducting research on the internet, watching films, or being regular attendees of theatrical performances. Some periods in cultural history have not been deeply studied, and finding precise, detailed information in the Azerbaijani language is nearly impossible. One such period is the Qajar era, which lasted from 1794 to 1985.
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V "Sevil" International Women's Documentary Film Festival is held in Azerbaijan from 5 to 12 July.
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