World of Shorts - the Berlinale 2014 issue

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streets, full-house screenings and the most breathtaking open air venue I've ever seen. I had the chance to watch Circles by Srdan Golubovic there, an epic picture, which summarised the last 20 years of Balkan history. With 3,000 people who experienced these events. It was impossible to talk afterwards - at least not with words.

HaMBurG Hamburg is really a city to live - and you can feel it at the very first sight. It’s a metropolis with lovely, almost village-like parts. And this is true for the festival as well: a very well programmed and organised event with the highest professional standards, but you feel that this is a product of a devoted community, which accepts you instantly. Friendship and professionalism - a rare combination, but you can find it in Hamburg.

CineFeST The modern human being has several cultural identities. For instance I am Hungarian, CentralEuropean, European and overall, cosmopolitan. The Jameson Cinefest Miskolc Film Festival matches all these, so the Daazo team really feels at home there. You’d better keep your eye on the short film programme, since it's selected by Daazo.

SaraJeVO A city which carries modern history in its own body. A festival which is a product of a strong community, which wanted to survive and not to lose culture and entertainment. Crowded

WinTerTHur It is Swiss. It works. It fascinates everyone. A must-participate festival. Traditional, but organised by young people, so it is not just cold, but cool!


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