German film wins Pyongyang fest grand prize September 28, 2012 - 12:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A German film about an English teacher's struggle to introduce soccer at a strict school in late 19th century Germany has won the grand prize at the Pyongyang International Film Festival, according to AP. North Korea's official news agency reports that "The Big Dream" also won the festival's award for best actor, while a joint North Korean-European film, "Comrade Kim Goes Flying," won for best direction. The biennial film festival closed Thursday after an eight-day run that offered North Koreans and foreigners the chance to see movies from North Korea as well as France, Britain, Iran, India and Russia. The film festival is the only time North Koreans and foreigners can watch films together at Pyongyang theaters. Partner news  Top stories The custom-made instrument, built in 1966 by the VOX company, was bought by an unidentified U.S. buyer in New York. Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favorite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Strasbourg with counterparts from a number of European counties. From America to Oceania including Africa, Europe and Asia, this international event has confirmed its popularity.   Partner news |  Latest news Israel calling off UNESCO mission to Jerusalem  "Israel has cancelled the delegation," which was due to have arrived the same day, a foreign ministry official said.Pistorius not to compete in 2013 as he awaits trial Pistorius was granted bail and had certain conditions lifted which meant he could compete in events outside his homeland.Dagestan twin blasts leave 3 killed, 40 injured An Islamist insurgency, once confined largely to the republic of Chechnya, has spread across the North Caucasus in recent years.North Korea missile launch series enters third day “North Korea again launched a short-range projectile that appears to be a KN-02 missile,” said a ministry official. |
