The Asian Film Festival in Udine has postponed its forthcoming event due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
The festival is situated in the North-Eastern region of Italy where the virus has hit hardest.
Initially scheduled to take place from April 24 – May 2, the 22nd edition of one of the best-regarded specialty festivals will now be held two months later (from June 26 to July 4).
The announcement was made by the organizers today in a statement that said that the decision was a hard one but that it had to be taken as Italy’s public health measures are being stepped up.