Over 100 different films will be presented at the 8th edition of the Sofia International Film Festival that kicked off in the Bulgarian capital March 4 to end March 14. Its programme contains about 100 feature films, 10 documentaries as well as 60 short films.
Famous Russian film director, Andrey Konchalovsky is among the 100 guests at the 8th Sofia Film Fest. At a specially organized gala, he will present his latest work, House Of Fools. Actor Samuel Fintzi represents Bulgaria in the 5-member international jury, which is led by Jerry Schatzburg, a legend of the independent American cinema.
The International Film Festival has gained the reputation of a unique film event successfully representing the country on the international festival scene. The Fest has become member of the European Film Festivals Coordination and, for a second year in a row, it has its place in the FIPRESCI (the International Film Critics' Association) calendar.