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The acceptance of applications for the XXIX Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” has ended. A total of 2,087 applications were received from filmmakers from 107 countries. The geography is the widest: from Europe and Asia to America and Africa. The largest number of applications were sent from Iran, India, the Russian Federation, Brazil and China. Applications were accepted in five nominations: the film competition “Cinema of the Young” (747 applications), the competition of animated films (438 applications), competitions of feature and non-fiction films (292 applications in each category), the competition of films for children and youth audiences “Listapadzik” ( 317 applications). From the received applications, experts will select the brightest films that will be shown during the film festival not only in cinemas in Minsk, but also in the regions of the country.