Russian cinema in spotlight in Cannes

Russia is looking to boost its movie-making capacity by opening its first-ever Russian pavilion at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. A newly-built 50-square-metre hall with a terrace facing the sea is aimed at showcasing Russian cinema, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year, across the globe.

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