TIRANA – The 23rd edition of the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) opened last night under the motto “Think Different, Watch Alike”. Filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts attended the opening ceremony, where the Central State Film Archive paid tribute to director Dhimitër Anagnosti with an “in memoriam” segment.

The festival’s first day featured the Venice Golden Lion winner, “Father Mother Sister Brother” by Jim Jarmusch. The 110-minute film is a co-production of the U.S., Ireland, and France, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps, Cate Blanchett, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, and Indya Moore.

TIFF Director Agron Domi thanked attendees and encouraged them to enjoy more special screenings and unforgettable moments throughout the festival.

Today, TIFF films will screen at “Kinema Millennium, Kino Piramida, and Agimi Art Center”. At 12:30, Kinema Millennium will host “Student Documentary & Experimental Films”, with one selection competing for an Oscar. At 14:30, the same venue will screen “Video-Art & Experimental Films”.

Meanwhile, morning screenings for children will take place at Kino Piramida, featuring productions from the “Panorama: KIDs 1” category.

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