Initially, the films were translated for the audience by interpreters. The director of Cinematik commented on the situation in culture in Slovakia. Interview with Forbes magazine

Cinematik is one of the most famous film festivals in Slovakia. Its executive director Tomáš Klenovský revealed where Cinematik has moved in 19 years, why films have been interpreted in the past, but also how the years “cook” the ideal budget. Cinematik Film Festival will kick off its 19th edition in September. It is specific compared to the competition not only in the selection of films, but also in its location in the spa town of Piešt’any. The executive director Tomáš Klenovský has been behind the festival for many years.

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