Contemporary Algerian Cinema Days showcase regional talent in El Eulma
The Contemporary Algerian Cinema Days opened on 31 October at the regional theatre in El Eulma, Sétif province, bringing together filmmakers from thirteen countries for screenings, masterclasses and seminars.
The four‑day event, organized by the local Directorate of Culture and Arts together with a cultural cooperative under the Ministry of Culture and Arts, runs until 4 November and coincides with the 72nd anniversary of the 1 November 1954 Revolution.
The programme, titled "When the Image Tells a Story", features short films such as "Una busca de Tirfas" by Mohamed Salem Lafdal, "Cri silencieux" by Djaber Diab and "Light and Dust" by Mohammed Wajeeh Ibrahim.
Training sessions on assistant directing, acting and sound recording are led by industry professionals, while a jury chaired by Lamri Kaouane evaluates the works.
The festival overlaps with the Algiers International Book Fair, which continues until 7 November, extending cultural activity across the capital and the region.
By moving the dates from an earlier July‑September schedule to the end of October, organisers kept the programme unchanged, allowing young Sétif filmmakers to gain contact with international peers and experts.
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