Palić » Palić | 49 Foto: Depositphotos / Nikoleta Vukovic - Niki Tekst/Words: Nikola Marković Fotografije/Photography: Ivica Vojnić Europ ean f i lm f est i va l f rom 1 6t h to 2 2nd J u ly Palić’s oasis of nature and the arts This year’s 29th edition of the European Film Festival will be held in Palić and Subotica, and will provide plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy all the beauty of this part of Serbia Overthecourseofthe pre-festival programme and its central events, more than 100films fromall regions of Europe will be presented to the audience in 15different selectioncategories and programme units. Alongside a rich film programme, visitors will also be able – like in previous years – to enjoy numerous dynamic ancillary contents, including concerts, exhibitions, promotions,workshopsand expert lectures. When it comes to the festival’s film programme, the most notable selections are competitive and bring the latest European titles to theMainCompetitionProgramme, as well as bringing the most engaged Eastern European films to the Parallels and Encounters selection. One of the festival’s most important events is the awarding of theAleksandar LifkaAward for outstanding contributions toEuropean cinema, whichbrings legends of domestic and European cinema to the festival and to meet the audience. All the glory of art nouveau It isn’t only an always carefully conceived, European-focused film programme that ensures Palić Film Festival ranks among the most attractive film events, but rather also the fact that it is held at some of the most beautiful locations anywhere in Vojvodina and throughout Serbia. Subotica is known as an art nouveau city, with this artistic direction reflected primarily in the high art of the city’s architecture. The city centre is home to the most beautiful Vienna Secession-inspiredart nouveaubuildings, so festivalgoers can also tour Subotica’smost representative edifices: theCityHall, Synagogue, Reichl Palace, the Putnik building and others. Tour guides often also devise special “Routes of Art Nouveau” tours that exclusively visit buildings representing this style. Palić Lake and catamaran cruise Palić Lake, occupying the central spot of the festival site, is among Vojvodina’smost outstanding areas of natural beauty. Togetherwith the landscaped walkways surrounding it, this lake represents the perfect spot for strolling and relaxing during the day, prior to the start of the evening’spremierefilmprogramme. Catamaran rides are among the most popular day-trip activities. Lasting 45 minutes, they provide the possibility to cruise the entire lake. You can rent rowing boats and pedal boats at the dock next to the lake’sWomen’s Lido, while you can also rent four-wheeled rickshawbicycles specially made to cater for Festival se tradicionalno održava na više lokacija, među kojima su jedinstvena Letnja pozornica na Paliću, kao i bioskopi Eurocinema, Abazija i Lifka This festival traditionally unfolds at numerous locations, including Palić’s unique Summer Stage, but also Subotica’s EuroCinema, Abazija and Lifka cinemas
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