This year's CinÉast to open with Death in Sarajevo
by Vitor Pinto
- The full line-up of the Luxembourg-based festival is set to be unveiled on 20 September
The ninth edition of the CinEast – Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg will be held from 6-23 October. The line-up will be announced in its entirety on 20 September, but the organisers have already unveiled the opening film.
Death in Sarajevo [+see also:
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Over 60 features and 40 shorts will take part in this year’s CinEast, which has also programmed a cycle dubbed “Away from Home” (dedicated to those leaving their home, either voluntarily or by force), photo exhibitions and parties, including two film concerts.
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