Russian fest has European vibe

VOICES to screen 45 debut, sophomore films

By NICK HOLDSWORTH

Russia's first festival devoted solely to European film will open in the ancient city of Vologda in July.

The
VOICES (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) festival --
backed by the Russian ministry of culture and the French embassy in
Moscow, as part of a French-Russian cultural year -- will screen 45
European debut or sophomore films.

Russian films will be included
in the program -- although not in a separate category, said Igor
Gouskov, head of the fest's selection.

Gouskov said Russia was
changing and opening up to new cultural possibilities. Vologda, founded
in 1147, the same year as Moscow,was one of the most beautiful of
Russia's provincial cities, with many historic churches and
well-preserved ancient wooden houses.

"This is the first film
festival in Russia devoted to European cinema; Russia is part of Europe
and we see film as a way of exploring this," Gouskov said.

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VOICES FESTIVAL will be in Russia from 4th to 9th July 2010 in Vologda.