European Film Marathon kicks off at the Universities of Astana!
The Delegation of the European Union in Kazakhstan will organise the European Film festival from
October 30 to November 2 in Astana!
4 recently released movies (2021-2022) have been selected for this festival: light, modern,
enthusiastic, based on young generation’s dreams, relationships and ambitions. The films are fresh,
winners and nominees of prestigious international film festivals, many of them are collaborations.
The participation of the EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan and of the Ambassadors of EU member
states, as well as of the students of universities are foreseen in each screening, which will be
accompanied by discussions and games.
The opening ceremony of the Festival will take place on October 30, at 18.00, at Nazarbayev
University. The Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, Mr. Kęstutis Jankauskas will give
a start to the film festival with the Ambassador of Portugal to Kazakhstan, Mrs. Maria de Fátima
Mendes, who will tell about the first movie of the festival - MY GRANDFATHER’S DEMONS.
MY GRANDFATHER’S DEMONS - a production of Portugal, Spain, France - Best Animated Film 2023
of Goya awards. This chosen film for opening ceremony is a reminder to think about important
matters in life and touches on so many topics e.g. healing, revenge, friendship, remote living vs city
life.
Date and time of the opening ceremony: October 30, 2023 at 18:00
Venue: NU cinema hall
Contact information: Yersin Anuarbek 4960 yersin.anuarbek@nu.edu.kz
October 3
Meeting
October 17
Workshop