Timimoun Hosts the Second International Short Film Festival

The second International Short Film Festival kicked off this past Thursday at the open-air theater in Timimoun. Running until November 10, the event features over 35 short films and welcomes guests from 50 nations across the Arab world, Africa, Asia, and Europe. In a remote address, the Minister of Culture and Arts highlighted the role of such festivals in safeguarding national memory and documenting historical struggles for future generations. The program includes workshops, roundtables, artistic performances, and tourist excursions. Furthermore, mobile screens are being used to showcase films across the various municipalities of the province. This festival is part of a broader strategy to develop the local film industry by promoting Algeria's historic sites and natural scenery as prime locations for cinematic production.