The Government of the Azores promotes the film cycle "DOC_EUROPA III" at the Lajes do Pico Municipal Auditorium from May 24 to 26. This initiative consists in an exhibition of 27 documentaries from each EU Member-State that focus on the theme "The European Union of Citizens."

The coming of "DOC_EUROPA III" to the Azores, which takes place in the context of the European Year of Citizens, intends to raise the Region's awareness for European cultural diversity and the reflection on the conditions and exercise of citizenship in the European Union.

"DOC_EUROPA III" was promoted by the Representation of the European Commission in Portugal and the Jacques Delors European Information Centre, through the Portuguese Documentary Association (APORDOC). The initiative was brought to the Azores by the Regional Government through the Cabinet of the Regional Under Secretary for European Affairs and External Cooperation in partnership with 9500 Film Society.

The exhibition of documentaries in Lajes do Pico is promoted by 9500 Film Society in partnership with Miratecarts.

The Friday sessions, May 24, are scheduled for 7 PM and 9:30 PM while the Saturday and Sunday sessions are scheduled for 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM and 9:30 PM. All session will take place at Lajes do Pico Municipal Auditorium.

Admission is free and all films are subtitled in Portuguese.