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First-ever Singapore Film Fest Kicks off from Sept 18
Muscat: The first-ever Singapore Film Festival in Oman will kick off from September 18 to 20 at Cinepolis, Oman Avenue Mall.
The three-day film festival will feature three critically acclaimed and award-winning films that have received international recognition, including awards from Cannes and Locarno Film Festival.
These films are being screened by the International Film Foundation of Oman (IFFO) in association with the Embassy of Singapore in Oman.
Syed Noureddin bin Syed Hassim, the Charge d'Affairs of the Embassy of Singapore, stated, 'We are extremely pleased to host the first-ever Singapore Film Festival in Oman. This is a fantastic way to learn about each other's cultures. This year, we are also celebrating four decades of the relationship between Oman and Singapore, as well as six decades of our country's independence. The festival is a wonderful tribute to these milestones.'
The three films being showcased are Ilo Ilo, A Land Imagined and The Autograph, which address cultural differences, migrant issues, and political scenarios, respectively.
Sudha Sha, coordinator of the festival and chairperson of IFFO, said, 'Films have the power to unite people regardless of their differences. When we think of films from Southeast Asia, we often focus on Korea, but we should not overlook the immense potential and depth of Singaporean films. They are deeply humane, sensitive and political all at once.'
She also noted that the line between commercial and popular movies is becoming blurred with more offbeat films. While mass movies provide instant gratification, offbeat films encourage viewers to think about life with wisdom and depth.
