The EU Film Festival 2023 was opened on October 27 at the National Theater in the presence of officials from the Minister of Culture and Sports and Ambassadors of EU Member States and other dignitaries. During the opening a Spanish film titled Las niñas (Schoolgirls) was screened.

The festival will run until 19 Nov 2023 in different venues around the city. During the days 22 European films will be screened and short film competition will be conducted.