Golden Apricot will always bring Ambassador to Armenia (video)
“Golden Apricot Festival is internationally well known and I am happy that since 2004 Embassy of Germany to the Republic of Armenia has been among the sponsors of the Festival,” says Matthias Kiesler, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia. This year also the tradition will be maintained and together with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia and Goethe-Institut, “Day of German film” project will be held on July 13. Six movies will be presented at different programs of the festival, including Fatih Akin’s film “In the Fade”. Ambassador of Germany in Armenia said that after ending diplomatic mission in Armenia, he will come to Armenia on the occasion of “Golden Apricot”. “I am especially happy that Fred Kelemen’s film has also been included in the competition program,” says the Ambassador, “as I am his fan.” Fred Kelemen will hold a master class in TUMO. July 12 is the Day of French film. The Embassy of France to the Republic of Armenia is also one of the supporters of the Festival, and thanks to this lasting cooperation a joint initiative will be carried out, which is also supported by Institut francais. “The Festival is a wonderful platform for getting acquainted with French film culture, I am happy for cooperation,” says Alex Bortolan, the cultural advisor of the French Embassy in Armenia. Together with the Embassy of Poland in non-competition program the Day of Polish Film will be held, which is dedicated to memory of Andrzej Wajda.
