Cinema Lovers Can Enjoy the Best of British Films for 5 Days in Yerevan

On March 22, the opening ceremony for the 8th British Film Festival took place in front of Moscow Cinema in central Yerevan.

This year, the festival had a special opening program with clowns and jugglers entertaining cinema lovers in Charles Aznavour Square.

British Council Director Armenia Arevik Saribekyan, who is also the organizer of the festival, said during the opening ceremony that the festival has become one of the most favorite events for Yerevan residents.

The festival, which will feature 6 films over 5 days, ends on March 26. “The Duchess” was the chosen as the opening night’s film. The other films in the line-up are Bloody Murder, Five Minutes of Heaven, The Age of Stupid, I Know You Know, and How To Be.

“The films provide an opportunity to become familiar with that country’s culture [and] lifestyle, and that is a unique bridge between Armenia and Great Britain,” said Saribekyan.

As it was last year, funds acquired from ticket sales will be used for charity. This year, the income generated from ticket sales will be used for restocking equipment at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography. Tickets to film screenings are available for 300 dram (less than $1 US dollar).