The director, head of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia Nikita Mikhalkov, said that China will discuss the possibility of creating a Eurasian Film Academy. writes about it DEA News.
According to Mikhalkov, the discussion of the new project will take place during a visit to China by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. “His program includes negotiations with senior officials on the establishment of an academy,” said the director.
Mikhalkov reminded that the establishment of the Eurasian Film Academy involved cooperation with Asian states. The cinematographer assured that the project will be implemented in 2024. “Other [страны] In my opinion, five countries will join after signing a memorandum on the establishment of the academy – these are Russia, Belarus, China, India and Iran, ”Mikhalkov said.
Formerly Nikita Mikhalkov declaration About the need to invite China, India and Iran to the Eurasian Film Awards, which are akin to the Oscars. Mikhalkov urged not to rush on this project, but “to understand everyone in the power of these countries that at the highest level, in addition to trade relations, military affairs and others, cinema has a very strong impulse.”