MOSCOW, November 12. /TASS/. The Russian Film Days will be held in Ethiopia for the first time on November 15-22 as part of the 21st Ethiopian International Film Festival in Addis Ababa, the press service of Russia’s state film promotion agency Roskino said.
"Cultural cooperation is one of the crucial bridges connecting Russia and African countries. The Russia-Ethiopia cinematic dialogue creates a special space for showcasing the spiritual heritage, rich traditions and creative achievements of both nations. The Russian Film Days in Ethiopia will give moviegoers an opportunity to watch Russian films of various genres, marking an important step toward bolstering cultural dialogue between our countries," the press service quotes Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova as saying.
The event’s program includes six Russian films spanning different genres, including a war drama, a family fairy-tale comedy and a detective adventure.
Roskino Director General Elza Antonova noted that Russian movies would be screened for Ethiopian audiences as part of one of the country’s major cinematic events.