16. Filmska revija mladeži & 4th Four River Film Festival - HFS

INTRODUCTORY WORD
these young people, fostering
creativity, development of one’s
identity and expert skills of each
individual. This is a festival of
youth, quality time, growing up
and finding one’s path in life.
Therefore, it is no surprise that
it receives more films from different
countries each year. This
year’s edition of the Four River
Film Festival will host a wide
range of different film groups
and speak out in the language
of film about the different problems
young people face today.
The whole concept, especially
the award for promoting nonviolence
on film, sends out a clear
message to young people, thus
helping to raise social awareness.
High school films arrive from all
parts of Croatia, as well as from
all parts of the world. A number
of 286 applications from 22 different
countries, out of which
84 will be in competition, speaks
loudly about the size of the film
star that shines in the sky above
Karlovac. I am confident that the
bar of quality films, positive energy
and friendly interaction will
be raised even higher. It is up
to us to provide them with this
opportunity and enjoy the film
magic they have to offer.
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