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One World in Brussels

For the eleventh time Brussels will see the documentary films of the international One World Festival.

Published: January 26, 2017

When: Monday, 24. April 2017
To: Thursday, 4. May 2017
Where: Brussels
More info: www.oneworld.cz/2017/brussels

Brussels will see the best films of the international One World Festival, which was held in March 2017 in Prague and in dozens of other cities in the Czech Republic.

The screenings will be held at the Czech Representation as well as in the Bozar Centre for Fine Arts, the European Parliament, the Norway House, Cinema Galeries and the Committee of the Regions.

Entry is free for most of the screenings.

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