Krzysztof Zanussi: I feel connection with Armenian culturePanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi said he is happy to be in Yerevan again. “I feel connection with Armenian culture,” he told journalists on July 15. “There is numerous Armenian Diaspora in Poland. Poles dream of marrying Armenian women, who have such beautiful eyes.” Assessing Golden Apricot International Film Festival, Zanussi said the GAIFF differs from other festivals by the keen interest of the audience, who fill in the house. Asked to share his impressions about Yerevan, the filmmaker noted, “I can’t say that Yerevan is the most beautiful city I have ever visited but it’s definitely the city not spoiled by the Stalin regime.” Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news |