Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Greeting remark by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports,

The second edition of “Tirana international Film Festival” proves the continuity of the initiative of Festival’s mastermind.

Now, Tirana has another film festival. The experience of the last edition shows that this festival is becoming a presentable and competitive institution, with his winners, comprising even known names of world cinematography.

With the professionalism “Tirana International Film Festival” bears, it deserves to be put alongside the most acquainted festivals, with many years of experience. The echo that this festival transmitted in many countries and evaluations that many cineastes did not hesitate to address to it, are arguments in favor of quality.

The Albanian Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports supported this festival since its birth and today we may say that the continuity of the organization is part not only in the cultural calendar, but also part of our cultural policies, included in the concept: Culture…the first bridge toward integration.

I wish Tirana International Film Festival success and continuity in the beautiful artistic competition.

Blendi Klosi
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

December 2004

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