Timimoun hosts International Short Film Festival to preserve national memory

The city of Timimoun has launched the second edition of the International Short Film Festival, featuring 36 short films and guests from 50 nations. Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, stated that such events are vital for safeguarding national memory and conveying historical sacrifices to new generations through cinema. The Wali of Timimoun, Souna Benameur, noted that hosting this event highlights the link between culture and local development. The festival's agenda includes training workshops, tourism tours, and mobile screenings across the region. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to boost the Algerian film industry by leveraging historical sites, including the 'Caravanserai' (Khan) in Bordj Tinerkouk, which has been established as a dedicated space for film production.