, the movie theatre and people making sure they have what they need to enjoy the show and it's not caanfilm festival and a chance for artists to show off their work. this year's open is a president directed by the first black president and his widow came especially to see the film. and for young film makers it's a chance to learn. >> we get to sort of meet people from different countries and different film makers get to engage and talk about film. so we wait all years for one moment. >> reporter: 67 films from 32 countries will be shown and films about love, hope, betrayal, revenge and politics. and some are reluctant for politician and generals and government officials and film makers hope that changes one day. some are tying to push the boundaries and tell the story of the ups and downs. >> we need to get the political environment saying my criticizing doesn't mean i don't like you by i love you and it's difficult to understand it's because we want the best for the country and the best is being self critical. >> reporter: film makers get no government funding and finding sponsors is d