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A festival featuring the best of modern French culture, Paris as it is, kicked off on Sept. 17. 

It is held in Kyiv for the second time after a successful debut last year. 

This year the program abounds in films and concerts, all taking place at Rakushka summer stage in Mariyinsky Park.

French pop diva and musician Zaza Fournier is set to give a concert on Sept. 21 while “400 Blows,” a 1959 French comedy, will be screened on Sept. 22. 

The festival will end with the presentation of 2011 French indie comedy “Donoma.” 

Paris as it is. Through  Sept. 23. Rakushka, Mariyinsky Park. 8 p.m. Free