WALES ONE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL | FILM ROUNDUP
Since its conception in 2001, Wales One World has sought to showcase the best of global cinema. This year’s theme is ‘Tales From The Silk Road’ – the ancient trade networks from China through Mongolia and Central Asia to the Mediterranean. The opening night film, on Tue 13 Mar, hails from Kyrgyzstan; Heavenly Nomadic is the tale of a family of nomadic horse breeders living remotely in the mountains. In contrast to that, we also have Sonia Kronlund’s The Prince Of Nothingwood, following legendary Afghani director Salim Shaheen as he embarks on his 111th film. Palestine, Australia and Kalmkyia (the only country in Europe where Buddhism is the national religion) are just some of the other corners of the world that will be showcasing their films.
WOW Film Festival, Aberystwyth Arts Centre / Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea, Tue 13 -Wed 21 Mar; Tramshed Cinema, Cardiff, Thurs 22-Sat 24 Mar.
Tickets: £5.40-£7.75. Info: www.wowfilmfestival.com