Damascus Film Festival opens

The 13th Damascus International Film Festival was opened on Saturday by screening the Venice Golden Palm award winning film "The Return." The festival which was held under the title " Damascus embraces the world" will show about 450 films from all over the world, from Japan to the United States and Europe.

Delegations which consist of actors, critics, writers will see and discuss tens of films. The festival includes a short film contest which has a special independent jury.

Three golden, silver and bronze prizes will be handed out at the concluding ceremony.