Why it matters:
The festival's innovative approach on the international stage highlights the importance of promoting the Resistance discourse in a censored global cinema landscape, with a special focus on the intersection of art, media, and truth. The event has brought a special section, " A World Without Israel."
The big picture:
With the slogan "Discourse of Resistance, Storm of Al-Aqsa, Freedom of the Noble Quds," the festival aims to produce valuable works that strengthen grassroots narratives and utilize modern technologies such as artificial intelligence. It has provided a platform for both emerging and established artists to present their high-quality works, focusing on concepts like resistance, the Sacred Defense, and the fight against imperialism.
Zoom in:
The closing ceremony honors selected works in diverse categories, including photography, short films (focusing on themes such as a world without Israel, the Sacred Defense, and the Generation of Narratives), feature and adapted screenplays, short screenplays, AI-based productions (video, text, and music), and both short and long documentaries (centered on the Sacred Defense and a world without Israel).
Key points:
- The event showcases the unparalleled role of Resistance cinema in promoting the Islamic Revolution's values and grassroots narratives.
- It highlights the importance of Resistance narratives in a global context.
- AI-based productions are a new section of the event.
- The event aims to inspire and empower filmmakers to challenge dominant pro-Israeli narratives.
Go deeper:
"Morteza Badge" Award Honors Documentarians at 18th Int'l Resistance FilmFest
18th Int'l. Resistance FilmFest to Open on May 17
Zohre Khazaee
