The XV Northern Character International Film Festival films-in-competition programme 2023 has received films by the film-makers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, Armenia, the Great Britain, France, the USA, Norway, Malyasia, Israel, China, Latvia, Costa Rica, Russia.
In the center of attention of the festival’s film-makers is the man, who lives in the North, values its harsh beauty, creates and builds, and inspires others to overcome difficulties. A good film triggers the emotions of the audience and brings new ideas and images. An important aim of the festival is developing the cultural life in Murmansk region, supporting the active people of Murmansk and the region, making films and cultural projects, and ready to work for the Russian and international film industry.