2024-05-30 22:59:22
With the assist of the Essaouira-Mogador Affiliation, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Tradition and Communication, the Essaouira Municipal Council and the Marrakech-Safi Area Council, this competition, which continues till June 1 underneath the theme “Exile and Otherness”, presents moviegoers an emblematic collection of movies and documentaries embodying and exploring the complicated dynamics of id, the riches of variety and resilience within the face of adversity.
Thus, the kick-off of this new cinematographic occasion was given with the opening on the Bastion of Bab Marrakech, of an inaugural exhibition entitled “The painters of Joutiya”, which permits to see and admire round fifty Inventive works created by native artists, inviting the general public to a transition from exile to reconnection.
In a speech for the event, learn on his behalf by the Mayor of Essaouira, Tarik Ottmani, the Advisor to His Majesty the King and founding President of the Essaouira-Mogador Affiliation, Mr. André Azoulay, welcomed the group of this new child of the Souiris festivals, emphasizing the depth of the theme “Exile and Otherness” which notably resonates with the values of variety and cohabitation that are on the coronary heart of Souirie modernity.
Welcoming the laudable efforts of stakeholders for having given each probability of success to this formidable competition, Mr. Azoulay affirmed that this new cinematographic occasion will change into one of the sought-after occasions within the cultural calendar of the Cité des Alizés.
For his half, Mr. Ottmani emphasised the relevance of the theme of the competition which not solely displays modern considerations linked to migration and id, but in addition celebrates the historic heritage and cultural mosaic of Essaouira. .
On this regard, he famous that the competition, by exploring the aspects of exile and otherness, presents a novel platform for intercultural dialogue and creative expression, thus strengthening the standing of Essaouira as a melting pot of cultures and concepts.
For her half, the creative director of the competition, Catherine Becker defined that the competition challenge, born about two years in the past, is deeply anchored within the cultural dynamics of the town of Essaouira, by mixing totally different types of artwork. , resembling portray and cinema, noting that the notion of departure and exile, in addition to the crossing of borders, pushes everybody to redefine their id, usually in a artistic and provoking means.
In a press release to MAP, Ms. Becker indicated that the “Esther and Salma” Movie Competition aspires to change into a beacon of hope and creative innovation, the place unity in variety is widely known brightly, including that this cinematic manifestation is meant to be an invite to reimagine our world, to transcend obstacles and to embrace otherness as a unifying and enriching power.
It’s on this perspective that the competition’s visitor of honor, Shlomi Elkabetz, worldwide director and screenwriter, highlighted the significance of such initiatives to advertise intercultural understanding and creative dialogue.
Mr. Elkabetz expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, saying that these sorts of occasions are essential to highlighting tales and voices which can be usually marginalized, whereas creating an area the place artwork can function a bridge between cultures, religions and peoples.
Moreover, the viewers was invited to the screening of the movie “Cheyenne Autumn” (John Ford, 1963), an emblematic work which explores the themes of exile and injustice by the poignant story of the pressured displacement of Cheyennes (Native American folks of the US).
Screened on the Media Library of the Essaouira Cultural Complicated, this movie, wealthy in feelings and reflections, was a chance to focus on the facility of the seventh artwork as a device for storytelling and social transformation.
On the menu of screenings provided throughout this competition are the fiction movies, “Tangos, the Exil of Gardel” (Fernando Ezequiel Solanas, 1985), “The Seed and the Mule” (Abdellatif Kechiche, 2007), “Razzia ” (Nabil Ayouch, 2017), “Exils” (Tony Gatlif, 2004), “The Imaginary Expanses” (Yeo Siew-Hua, 2018), “Taking a Girl” (Shlomi Elkabetz, 2004), “Exile” (Rithy Panh, 2016), “The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” (Shlomi Elkabetz, 2017) and “America America” (Elia Kazan, 1963).
Concerning documentary movies, moviegoers can have the chance to find “Les Escapes” (Katia Jarjoura, 2022), “In your eyes, I see my nation” (Kamal Hashkar, 1963), “Cahiers Noirs 1” (Shlomi Elkabetz, 2021), “Cahiers Noirs 2” (Shlomi Elkabetz, 2021) and “When two rivers meet” (Gael Faye, 2004).
Along with movie screenings, the competition may even characteristic energetic panel discussions, partaking readings, fascinating artwork exhibitions, and a number of different associated actions designed to counterpoint this cinematic expertise.
2024-05-30 22:59:22