Golden Apricot festival to open July 12![]() May 1, 2026 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 23rd edition of the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will take place in Yerevan from July 12 to 19, the festival’s press service said. This year, the international film event will once again present competition films from various countries, as well as selections from the most prestigious festivals, including Cannes Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival. “World-renowned cinema figures will arrive in Armenia to share their experience and art with film enthusiasts,” the statement said. Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news |