culture
April 17, 2026
Moscow International Film Festival opens at Rossiya theater
The jury for the main competition is chaired by Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage
TL;DR
- The 48th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) opened at the Rossiya Theater.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to the participants, highlighting the festival's tradition of hosting global talent.
- Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova noted the rich selection of films and the platform for professional interaction and debates.
- Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage is chairing the jury for the main competition.
- 13 films from countries including Italy, Argentina, India, and South Korea are competing for the Saint George statuette.
- MIFF is the world's second-oldest film festival, established in 1935, and has been an annual event since 1999.
- TASS is serving as the festival's media partner.
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