From October 30 to November 2, the European Film Festival was held in the capital, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan

From October 30 to November 2, the European Film Festival was held in the capital, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan. The audience was presented with four films – winners and nominees of the most prestigious international film festivals: “Grandfather’s Demons”, “Ramona”, “My love affair with marriage” and “The naked truth about band Zhiguli”.

As part of the Festival program, on October 31, the movie “The naked truth about band Zhiguli” by Bulgarian director Viktor Bozhinov was shown at the Astana International University (AIU).

The film screening at AIU was presented by the Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan – H.E. Kestutis Jankauskas, the Ambassador of Bulgaria - H.E. Boyan Hadjiev and the Ambassador of Slovakia - H.E. Robert Kirnag as well as the President of AIU - S.A. Irsaliyev.

The movie tells us the lifestory of a talented producer and former member of a famous rock band. According to the plot of the film, the heroes have been presented with the opportunity to revive their former musical glory, but the grandiose idea requires inimitable endurance and forces them to make difficult decisions. Success can only be achieved by making every effort and through decisive action in spite of all difficulties.

The plot of the lyrical-comedy resurrection of a rock band from the 80s of the last century was warmly received by our viewers - teachers, students and guests of the university.

At the end of the film screening, souvenirs from the European Union were raffled off among the participants.

Movies do greatly contribute to cultural exchanges and the development of humanitarian partnerships between countries, expand the horizons of the cinematic audience in Kazakhstan, providing the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of outstanding works of European cinema.