2 days ago
Oman, Tunisia seek ways for cinema collaborations
MUSCAT: The Oman Film Society, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance cultural and artistic cooperation with other countries, forged understanding with Tunisia to promote films of both countries and to explore ways to make joint productions besides hosting joint cinema nights in Muscat.
This was stated by Mohammed bin Abdullah al Ajmi, Chairman of the Oman Film Society (OFS), who met with Azzedine al Tayse, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the Sultanate of Oman recently.
Accordingly, both sides agreed to find ways to develop bilateral relations in the field of cinema, in addition to reviewing prospects for cooperation in organising cultural events that contribute to enhancing artistic and cultural avenues.
"We have also agreed to seek possibilities of knowledge exchange between the two countries and to participate in the monthly cinema nights programme organised by the Society," said Mohammed al Ajmi.
A monthly film festival titled 'Tunisian Cinema Nights' which will be organised in June at the OFS premises, will include screenings of distinguished Tunisian films, along with dialogue sessions with Tunisian filmmakers and critics.
Through this initiative, the association seeks to present rich Arab cinematic experiences and enhance cultural exchange between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Tunisia, contributing to revitalising the local cinema scene and broadening the horizons of the Omani audience towards regional cinema.
Both sides hoped that by agreeing to promote each other's cinema productions, cultural exchanges would be made possible through the most powerful medium, which would enhance bilateral relationship through understanding and tolerance.
