European Film Festival kicks off in Amman and governorates with 22 films
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The 38th edition of the European Film Festival kicked off at the Royal Film Commission (RFC) headquarters in Amman on Friday evening, in the presence of a number of Jordanian artists, filmmakers, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and the film industry.
The festival, which runs until October 1st in Amman and several governorates of the Kingdom, includes the screening of 22 European and Jordanian films, ranging from drama, documentary, and comedy to family, science fiction, and sports films, in addition to discussion sessions with a number of European filmmakers. (European External Action Service)
The opening ceremony featured a musical performance celebrating the soundtracks of some of the most famous films in cinema history, with the participation of soprano Dima Bawab, mezzo-soprano Julia Ditte-Ferran, tenor Jean Miannay, baritone Jean-Christophe Lanièce, and pianist Marie Olivon.
The festival is hosting a number of European filmmakers, including the directors of two films representing Cyprus and Austria, who will participate in screenings of their works and discussion sessions with the audience following the screenings.
EU Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas said that cinema has a unique ability to bring people closer together, noting that the festival represents a space to learn about the bonds that unite Jordanians and Europeans through cinema, and the shared feelings and aspirations it carries.
For his part, Managing Director of the Royal Film Commission Mohannad Al-Bakri emphasized that the Commission's participation in the festival is in line with its goals of spreading cinematic culture and enhancing the presence of cinema in society, pointing out that film festivals constitute a space for cultural exchange and dialogue, and are not limited to screening films.
Festival screenings are held at the Royal Film Commission headquarters in Amman as well as in a number of governorates, allowing audiences outside the capital to follow the screenings and accompanying events. All festival screenings and events are free to the public. (European External Action Service)
The edition concludes on October 1st with the screening of the Jordanian film "SINK" by director Zaina Driei, followed by a discussion with the director about the film and her cinematic experience. (European External Action Service)
The festival is organized by the European Union Delegation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in cooperation with the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Jordan and the Royal Film Commission, within the framework of strengthening cultural and cinematic cooperation between Jordan and Europe.
