Kinoyazar.az, the pioneering and sole film studies website created at the initiative of the Azerbaijan Union of Film-makers, has been officially accredited at the Cannes International Film Festival.
As one of its authors, Haji Safarov will represent the website mentioned and produce exclusive reports on the films featured at the festival. This marks a first in the history of Azerbaijani film studies and journalism.
As stated by the Secretariat of the Azerbaijan Union of Film-makers, the support for local film critics’ participation in international festivals will be sustained moving forward. In addition to reinforcing international connections for Azerbaijani cinema, this step will assist in defending against the provocations staged by adversarial neighbors
One of the primary goals of the Azerbaijan Union of Film-makers is to become an integral part of world cinema.
Scheduled for May 13–24, 2025, the 78th Cannes Film Festival will be presided over by acclaimed actress Juliette Binoche.
19 films will be competing for prestigious top prize. Among them are Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, and Sergei Loznitsa’s Two Prosecutors. Moreover, the Honorary Palme d’Or will be awarded to the legendary actor Robert De Niro.
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