The cinema of Central Asia was in the spotlight at the 15th edition of the Tashkent International Film Festival, also known as the Pearl of the Silk Road.
World-famous directors and actors came to the capital of Uzbekistan to reward films and introduce the world of cinema to the next generation of cineastes.
“This festival brings together filmmakers from 52 countries under the motto of peace, progress and enlightenment; this is the initiative of our president,” explained Festival Director, Firdavs Abdukhalikov.
Source: Tashkent International Film Festival: Showcasing Central Asian cinema to the world | Euronews