The fourth edition of the Arab Film Festival – Amman (AFFA) kicks off today. Organised by the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), the festival will open with the Jordanian film May in the Summer by Cherien Dabis. Daily screenings of several award-winning Arab films will take place until July 20, 2014, with films from […]
The fourth edition of the Arab Film Festival – Amman (AFFA) kicks off today. Organised by the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), the festival will open with the Jordanian film May in the Summer by Cherien Dabis. Daily screenings of several award-winning Arab films will take place until July 20, 2014, with films from Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco and Algeria.
Dr. Lana Mamkegh, Minister of Culture, Jordan, praised the RFC contribution in the development of the cultural scene in the kingdom, while also promoting it regionally and internationally, through the events and activities it organises such as AFFA- and its role in building bridges with the Arab Cinema as well as exchanging stories, concerns and aspirations shared by people in the Arab world. Mamkegh added that the Ministry of Culture arranges, supports and sponsors events targeting youth creativity in the field of filmmaking and film production, among which is the Jordanian Film Festival in its second edition for this year.
George David, General Manager of the RFC, noted that the fourth edition of the festival falls within the RFCs ongoing efforts to highlight Arab Cinema, by screening carefully selected recent Arab movies, some premiering in the Middle East and almost all awarded internationally.
He added that the programming also comes in line with the RFCs keenness to provide a space for the exchange of ideas and perspectives, hence enriching the Jordanian audiences cinematic culture, by hosting some of the Directors and Actors to introduce and discuss their picture.
The festival offers a diverse programme that includes: Tunisian film Bastardo, They are the Dogs from Morocco, Mariam from Syria, Algerian historical narrative, Mostefa Ben Boulaid, Lebanese film Void and Egyptian film Rags and Tatters.
Recognising the efforts exerted to support the audio-visual sector in the kingdom, the festival will pay tribute to a cinema or TV personality as has been the norm in the previous editions. This year, the AFFA will honour Jordanian Director Mwaffaq Al Salah, following a nomination by the Jordanian Syndicate of Artists.
