The European Film Festival 2009 opened in Suva last night with the aim to allow people of Fiji enjoy the diversity and cultural richness of European cinematography.

European Commission Head of Delegation for the Pacific Ambassador Wiepke van der Goot, hopes such interaction will ultimately strengthen cultural and social ties between Europe and the Pacific.

EU Pacific Media Officer, Stefan Stantejsky said under its MEDIA film support programe, a number of movies have hit big time like Slum Dog Millionaire.