Third edition of the Jammu Film Festival begins

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In Jammu and Kashmir, the third edition of the Jammu Film Festival, sponsored by the J&K Tourism Department, began with a grand opening at Abhinav Theatre on 8 April.

An overview of the news

• The festival featured parallel screenings of 25 feature films, short films and documentaries from Iran, India, France and the United States.

• The inaugural section of the festival featured short films and a documentary from countries such as Iran, India, France and the United States.

• These included Nahid, Kav Kav, Fatih the Conqueror, Sandhanam and Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles. 

• The festival aims to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and provide a platform to filmmakers to showcase their talent.

• About 25 feature films, short films and documentaries were screened on the first day of the festival.

• The festival features screening of 50 feature films, short films and documentaries from 11 countries.

• In addition to screenings, the festival will also host side events such as panel discussions, red-carpet events, culture showcases and painting exhibitions.