2 days ago
'Tunisian Cinema Days' ends today
The 'Tunisian Cinema Days', organised by the Oman Film Society (OFS), in cooperation with the Embassy of Tunisia in Oman, ends today, June 18.
The event began under the theme 'Human Creativity in Tunisian Cinema' on June 16. The Cinema Days previewed a selection of the most important Tunisian feature and documentary films, along with dialogue seminars and discussion sessions with film-makers, with the aim of highlighting the Tunisian cinematic experience and promoting cultural and artistic exchange between the two countries.
The OFS emphasised that this initiative is part of its programmes aimed at promoting Arab and international cinema and creating spaces for interaction between the Omani audience and various visual creations, especially those that address human and social issues with sophisticated artistic expression.
"This cultural cooperation with Tunisia and other countries, of which we are proud, confirms our shared belief that cinema is not only a visual art, but a human language that unites, brings people together, expresses identity and preserves memory," said Mohammed bin Abdullah al Ajmi, Chairman of the Oman Film Society.
The opening ceremony, held at the Ministry of Labour's Grand Hall, was attended by a select group of diplomatic and cultural figures, a number of film-makers from Oman and Tunisia, and an audience interested in the seventh art.
The first day's activities concluded with the screening of the feature film 'My Son' by director Mehdi Barsaoui (96 minutes). The film explores the relationship between a father and his son in the face of contemporary social challenges. It was presented in a sensitive visual style and received great interaction from the audience, thanks to its narrative authenticity and sophisticated artistic treatment.
Ezzedine El Tees, Tunisian Ambassador to Oman, said that these days would not have been possible without the distinguished historical and fraternal relations between our two brotherly peoples, and the great and valuable cooperation and generous support we have received from the Oman Film Society, a pioneer in its field with its great efforts in serving Omani and Arab cinema and culture.
"This occasion represents an artistic bridge between our two brotherly countries, adding to the authentic cultural, economic and social bridges between Tunisia and Oman throughout their long shared history, present, and future."
