The festival presented more than 250 films from 42 countries.
The festival, which runs through June 30, will present 25 films from 17 countries.
In 2005 the festival presented 336 films from 65 countries.
The series has since presented almost 1,500 films and over 1,000 interviews.
Continuing through July 28, the festival will present more than 70 films from around the world.
The 2008 festival presented 58 films and attracted more than 10,000 viewers.
The series, which runs through Sept. 8, presents seven films by young independent film makers.
In the last several weeks alone, television has presented several films of outstanding quality.
Initially, the Palace presented films with live stage shows, and then eventually showed only movies.
It was established in 1970 for playwrights and eventually began presenting films.
