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This festival represents a significant event in cultural life. It is not an old event but, even so, the festival is using people with considerable authority in the world of films to evaluate the achievements of young filmmakers from the countries of the Baltic region, President Putin’s telegram reads. The famous visitors and members of the jury include outstanding, world-renown, masters of cinema art, and act as proof of the festival’s important status. And Baltic Debuts’ full, competitive programme reflects the latest developments in European cinema and attracts numerous visitors.

The film festival is taking place in Svetlogorsk, Kaliningrad Region.