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XV Tashkent International Film Festival kicks off in Uzbekistan
XV Tashkent International Film Festival (TIFFEST) named “The Pearl of the Silk Road” started off on September 29 in Uzbekistan’s capital. The festival runs from September 29 to October 2 and welcomes cinematography professionals from many countries around the world and also celebrates 65 years of Uzbek cinematography.
Preparation of the stage for the festival.Source: Daryo
The festival has been held 15 times since its initiation. Each year, numerous movies from around the world are showcased before the audience, castings are held for upcoming movies, and specialists from Uzbekistan and abroad give lectures to students of cinematography.
Catwalk of special characters for the festival.Source: Daryo
The event aims to uphold and advance the long-established customs of domestic filmmaking, promote cultural and educational initiatives in Uzbekistan, foster cultural connections on a global scale, encourage patriotic sentiments, fortify bonds of friendship among nations, broaden the horizons of creative collaboration among diverse countries, and revive the renowned Tashkent International Film Festival.
Yumiko Masuda and Osamu Yamamoto.Source: Daryo
This year’s festival is expected to host such prominent figures in the acting world as Samy Naceri, Frederick Diefenthal, Osamu Yamamoto, and others. Among producers, screenwriters, and film directors, are Emir Kusturica, Arthur Weber, Petros Kasimatis, Yumiko Masuda, and many more.
Bazigos Panayotis, Director-General of a Greek cinematography organization.Source: Daryo
The first TIFFEST took place from 21 to 31 October 1968 (at first, it was not an annual festival) and was attended by representatives of 22 Asian and African countries. Since then, the number of guest countries has been increasing, as well as the variety of events during the days of the festival.
Reporting by Nigora Umarova
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