Golden Apricot Festival Kicks Off Amid Censorship Allegations

2 LGBT-Themed Films at the Center of Controversy
YEREVAN””Opening ceremonies for the 14th annual Golden Apricot International Film Festival were held Sunday, kicking off this year’s festival amid controversy stemming from the organizers’ decision to cancel an off-competition screening of 40 films showcasing work of filmmakers from around the world, with some accusing organizers of censorship.

Filmmakers who had submitted their work to be screened in an off-competition program entitled, “Armenians: Internal And External Views,”