The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market opened Thursday with the screening of “Punctured Hope” (with Romanian language subtitles) directed by Bruno Pischiutta and produced by Daria Trifu.

It was stated that the film features the “sad phenomenon of modern day slavery and female genital mutilation in West Africa.”

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises, according to the Brasov Film Festival.

The event was shown live by TVS-Brasov, a television channel headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar and partner with the Festival. Journalist Denisa Dumitru started the presentation addressing the TV viewers.

The Festival was opened by the director of the Festival, Daria Trifu, and presented by the Film director Bruno Pischiutta and actress Denisa Barvon.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the Reduta Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.