The second Karo.Art festival in Moscow opened with the premiere of Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s Chimera. The film was included in the main competition of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. This news is reported by TASS.
Nearly 30 screenings of different films are scheduled for audiences at the festival. A distinctive aspect of Karo.Art is its non-industrial approach, without a traditional jury or competition program. Many screenings are accompanied by discussions led by lecturers and speakers, inviting viewers to engage with the works on a deeper level. The festival will run in Moscow through October 15, after which the program expands to St. Petersburg from October 19 to 22. Additional screenings are planned in St. Petersburg, Krasnodar and Novosibirsk, broadening the festival’s reach across the country.
The festival program includes a mix of films from various categories, including Cannes Film Festival premieres and local films from 2023.
Viewers will encounter films across seven different programs, featuring Cannes premieres, a collection of short films, and a special segment centered on director Don Palathara’s feature Family.
Alice Rohrwacher’s Chimera is described by the festival’s curators as a source of pride, celebrated for its remarkable quality. It has already been showcased at Cannes, and there is anticipation that the new work will resonate with audiences in Russia, particularly at Karo.Art.
Earlier events included performances in the Northern Military District, with a show held in Tula that was later canceled in the Perm region, underscoring the festival’s evolving schedule and regional footprint. (TASS)