News about Festivals in Mediterranean
The 51st Belgrade International Film Festival, FEST, ran from February 24th to March 5th. Described by its organizers as “one of the most important festivals on the continent and a pillar of Belgrade’s cultural life”, this festival has screened many international films since it was created in 1971. Film-makers like Theo Angelopoulos, Bob Rafelson and …
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After a one-year gap the 6th El Gouna Film Festival will be held from October 13th to 20th in the Red Sea tourist resort of El Gouna, which is owned by the festival’s co-founders Naguib and Samih Sawaris. Created in 2017, the GFF is considered “one of the leading festivals in North Africa and the …
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The Daklha Film Commission took part in the European Film Market (EFM) – the first time that a Moroccan organization has taken part in this event. Considered one of the three major international markets for the audiovisual industry, the EFM was held during the 73rd Berlinale from February 16th to 22nd. Every year nearly 10,000 …
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A first film by Lebanese directors Michelle and Noel Keserwany, Les Chenilles, won the Golden Bear for Best Short at the 73rd Berlinale. Co-produced in France by Dewberries Films and the Lyon Biennale, the story is about two young women from the Levant, Asma and Sarah, both waitresses in the same restaurant in Lyon. Initially …
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The international rights for the Serbian film Music have been bought by the French company Shellac. The film premiered at the 73rd Berlinale. Written and directed by Angela Schanelec, it is freely inspired by the Oedipus myth. Abandoned at birth on a stormy night in the Greek mountains, without having known either his father or …
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The 25th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TiDF) will take place from March 2nd to 12th. The organizers have named the 34 films selected in the various competitions. This year’s programme explores many themes including female emancipation and the environment. In the International category, there are twelve films competing for the Gold and Silver Alexanders. Among …
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The 7th Aswan International Women’s Film Festival (AIWFF – March 5th to 10th) has announced Tunisian director, producer and politician Selma Baccar will be a guest of honour. Every year the festival highlights the work of women in the world of cinema. By choosing Ms. Baccar as a guest of honour the organizers want to …
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