Pierre Richard, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Barbara Gandolfi

French actors Pierre Richard, left, and Jean Paul Belmondo with his visagiste Barbara Gandolfi at the 3rd International Short Film Festival "Kharkov Lilac" in Kharkov, on May 22, 2011. The 3rd International Short Film Festival "Kharkov Lilac" has been officially launched at the Kharkov State Circus. Honorary President of the Festival, French actress Mylene Demongeot welcomed guests of the even and noted that "Kharkov Lilac" got increasingly popular around the world. The opening ceremony was attended by special guest stars Jean Paul Belmondo and Pierre Richard, great Russian composer Maksim Dunayevskiy, Russian actors Boris Tokarev and Liudmila Gladunko. In addition to the competitive program that enlists 49 film directors from 6 countries, the Festival offers other activities: Jean Paul Belmondo will spend an evening talking to his admirers, Pierre Richard will present his monoplay, Russian and Ukrainian film directors will give master-classes for guests of the Festival. The Festival will last till May 26. Photo by Vladimir Andreev / UNIAN