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Moscow opens stunt festival

MOSCOW, July 26 (UPI) -- The Prometheus Festival of Stunt Arts in Moscow promises to show how stunts are done both live and in the movies, reported The Moscow Times.

The festival will screen stunt-heavy action films from Russia, Europe, the United States, China and India.

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Daredevils from all over the world will converge on the Tushino Airfield to perform and compete, Friday.

The show will feature motorcycle jumps, monster truck racing, sword fighting, acrobatics and horseback combat. It's all or nothing on the first try, according to the Times. Rock music by several local groups will provide a live soundtrack.

It is the only stunt festival to feature a film competition as well as a professional forum for to gather and perform before audiences and cameras.

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