Yesterday, on November 2, the VIII Festival of European Films was launched in Baku, which is being held at the initiative of the EU Delegation in Azerbaijan, the EU member states, as well as the Norwegian Embassy in Azerbaijan. According to the EU Delegation in Azerbaijan, 21 films have been included in the program of the festival. Three of them belong to Azerbaijan, Great Britain and Norway, and the rest belong to Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden .
The festival will also feature filmmakers of famous films, among them the Bulgarian director Dimitar Kotzev, the Belgian Kadir Balchi, the Portuguese Joao Nikolaou, and the Dutch Yoram Lursen. They plan to hold master classes in Baku.
The films will be shown at the Park Cinema network of cinemas. The entrance is free. The festival will last until November 12. -0----
Culture
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Rustam Huseynov examined in detail samples of coins of the Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, Safavids and others with countermarks during the lecture, explained their features and examined in detail their role in the history of Azerbaijan. Coins with countermarks are of particular interest to historians; since thanks to them it is often possible accurately establish the dating of the reign, the official titles of the rulers and the territory actually controlled by the ruler.
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In a riveting exposé of the shadowy world of organized crime, Timur Soikan's latest book, "Invasion of the Barons," published by Turkey's largest private publishing house, "Kyrmyzy Kedi" ("Red Cat"), pulls back the curtain on Turkey's transformation into a haven for global mafia activity. Soikan's narrative delves deep into the underbelly of criminal networks, shedding light on the involvement of Azerbaijani "thieves in law" in high-profile mafia operations.
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In the rich tapestry of linguistic diversity, the dialects of Azerbaijan stand as a testament to the intricate web of cultural heritage and historical evolution. Recently, a milestone in the study of Azerbaijani dialectology was achieved with the publication of the "Dialectological Dictionary from Georgia to Azerbaijan." This comprehensive tome, meticulously crafted by a team of esteemed scholars, sheds light on previously overlooked linguistic nuances, enriching our understanding of Azerbaijani language and culture.
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In a captivating display of artistic collaboration, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Baku, in conjunction with the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre, introduces a cultural odyssey: "The Polish Puppetry Art" exhibition, curated by the talented photographer and art curator, Aydin Sadikhov.
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