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International Red Cross Film Festival kicks off in Bulgaria's Varna

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Vice President Iliana Iotova opened the Autumn Academy of the International Red Cross and Health Film Festival in Varna, which is being held under her patronage. This year's motto is "Aggression - Humanity - Cinema", and there will be a special discussion on "Pandemic-Society-Media". In front of the Bulgarian National Radio, the chairman of the Bulgarian Red Cross Hristo Grigorov pointed out the importance of the forum which has regains its A class category of a festival of international significance.

Until October 11, the latest documentary productions dedicated to current health topics will be screened. Also, titles from past editions of the Festival, which attracted the interest of the audience and the jury, will be shown. 
All film screenings will be broadcast online on the Festival's website.



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