Your current location:HOME >opinions >8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt 正文
TIME:2024-04-30 05:39:20 Source: Internet compilationEdit:opinions
The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Eg
The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Egypt's city of Aswan by the Nile River with a red-carpet ceremony.
The annual event, attended by dozens of Egyptian and foreign artists, filmmakers and critics, sheds light on women's causes and rights in Egypt and the Middle East region through filmmaking.
This year's festival runs until Thursday, attracting 76 selections of feature films and short films from 35 countries to rival in various competition sections.
"The AIWFF is the first festival with a specialized program of filmmaking workshops for the youth in the region, led by industry professionals, bringing the educational opportunities and skills needed to Aswan," AIWFF director Hassan Abu-Ela told Xinhua.
This year's edition has special programs for Sudanese and Palestinian films with a focus on women.
Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi said it is important for the Arab world's patriarchal society to shed light on the issues and problems facing women through cinema and film festivals.
"The AIWFF is developing rapidly and the participation of movies, filmmakers and workers in the field is increasing notably every year, which means the festival is a real success," Egyptian film director Hala Khalil told Xinhua.
Beijing improves services to facilitate film and television projects2024-04-30 05:08
Invasive fish species likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes2024-04-30 04:50
What the long2024-04-30 04:43
Invasive fish species likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes2024-04-30 04:41
Emily Henry interview: The secret to having a healthy relationship with love2024-04-30 04:38
What the long2024-04-30 04:05
Transport leader says 102024-04-30 04:03
Two homes, five vehicles, $80,000 seized in police operation2024-04-30 03:54
Syrian, Russian forces destroy 'terrorist' strongholds in N. Syria2024-04-30 03:30
Winston Peters back in the driver’s seat for coalition negotiations2024-04-30 03:26
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system2024-04-30 05:28
Argentine state news agency Telam shut after Milei threat2024-04-30 05:18
Upgrades begin on State Highway 6 Frankton intersection2024-04-30 05:12
Heavy rain warning for Westland likely to move to red2024-04-30 05:11
At least 15 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah2024-04-30 04:21
French couple who kept 159 cats banned from keeping pets2024-04-30 04:04
Gulf Harbour body: Interpol 'black notice' issued one month after mystery discovery2024-04-30 03:31
Major internet disruptions in west and central Africa2024-04-30 03:12
Insider Q&A: Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy describes the challenges of starting a new carrier2024-04-30 03:04
International Women’s Day: How can we have equity when we don't have pockets?2024-04-30 02:55