Start of the 20th International Children's and Youth Film Festival
Mayor Barbara Ludwig presents the main prize of the City of Chemnitz
The 20th International Children's and Youth Film Festival "Schlingel" begins in Chemnitz on Monday, 5 October. The "Schlingel" will show over 150 films from all over the world in seven days. Some films will be shown in their original language. The special feature is that the films are translated live in the cinema. During the festival, a total of 14 prizes totalling 57,000 euros will be awarded at a festive awards ceremony.
The city of Chemnitz is also taking part in this year's "Schlingel". Mayor Miko Runkel will attend the opening of the festival on Monday at CineStar Chemnitz in the Roter Turm gallery. On Tuesday, 6 October, he will receive the European Children's Jury in the town hall from 2 pm. This year's 18 jury members come from Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Hungary. This year's Schlingel mascot Sven Leuoth will also be present at the reception. Representatives of the press are cordially invited to attend.
The prizes for the 14 winning films will be awarded on Saturday 10 October at a grand awards ceremony in the small hall of the Stadthalle. The Lord Mayor Barbara Ludwig will present the main prize of the City of Chemnitz and the SLM (Saxon State Media Authority for Private Broadcasting and New Media) to the best feature film International.