Kobanê International Film Festival has kicked off at Baqî Xido Culture and Arts Center on Tuesday. The opening event of the festival was participated by representatives of the Autonomous Administration and directors, artists and musicians from several countries.

The festival is organised by the Film Commune of Rojava in memory of the victims of Amûdê Cinema Massacre.

80 films from various countries will be screened during the course of the festival which will last 7 days.

A jury made up of directors have assessed 400 films that have been conveyed to the Film Commune of Rojava from around the world for screening at festival. These films will meet the audience in Kobanê, Serêkaniyê, Amûdê, Qamishlo and Dêrik.

During the first day events of the festival, a jury delegation was elected and speeches were made.