The organizing body of the Carthage Film Days announced the cancellation of all celebratory appearances accompanying the 34th session.
which is scheduled to be held during the period from October 28 to November 4, in solidarity with the Palestinian people “and out of respect for their struggles.”
The authority said, in a statement: “This session is held with the firm belief that our commitment to the suffering of our brothers passes mainly through granting space to their creators through film screenings, discussions, and intellectual meetings.”
The statement added that the event was established “to be primarily a platform of thought and resistance”.
“bringing together filmgoers from Africa and the Arab world to champion art and beauty, in the face of the horror of repressive policies”.
“and to discuss films, and through them, world issues, the most important of which is the Palestinian issue”.
“” and that it “was created by generations of its pioneers.” From filmmakers and thinkers, they all share their belief in a free Palestine, a state and a free people.”
The statement continued: “Nothing distinguishes these days as much as its deep “.
“and rooted commitment to freedom of creativity, which has made it embrace many Palestinian directors”.
“who were prevented by the usurping occupation from exposing the reality of war and its scourges.”
QNA