First international film festival is approaching

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The very first for Mongolia international film festival titled "Ulaanbaatar" will run October 4-9. It is supposed that the action will expand ties between the domestic and foreign cinema art and improve our access to the masterpieces of the world. This will be an example of how the government of reforms supports arts and cultural industry. The festival will be co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Mongolia, the Mongolian-French center, the city's Department of Arts and Culture and Arts Council. A participation is expected of some 30 producers, directors and artists from USA, France, Taiwan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, Italy and Germany. Organizers of the Cannes Film Festival and International Istanbul Film festival will join in the festival as well. Mongolia intends to present eight feature movies and five documentary films. The festival's consultative committee will open the measure by showing Mongolian "Sharga daaga" film by Ch.Khoroldorj at the "Tengis" cinema theater October 5.