Russian cinema in spotlight in Cannes
Published: 16 May, 2008, 10:28
Russia is looking to boost its movie-making capacity by opening its first-ever Russian pavilion at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. A newly-built 50-square-metre hall with a terrace facing the sea is aimed at showcasing Russian cinema, which celebrates its
The long-awaited opening of the Russian pavilion drew in hundreds of film lovers from all over the world.
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