El Eulma Hosts Contemporary Algerian Cinema Days Amidst AI Debates

The regional theater of El Eulma is hosting the Algerian Contemporary Cinema Days, featuring a competition of 30 short films from 13 different nations. Held under the theme "When the image speaks" and organized by the "Khayam Semiramis" cooperative in honor of the 72nd anniversary of the Revolution, the event showcases a variety of genres ranging from documentaries to social fiction. A jury led by director Nassima Louail is tasked with evaluating the entries. Beyond the competitive screenings, which run until November 4th and include feature films like "168 meters/Algiers," the festival addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on filmmaking. Academic seminars featuring experts like Ali Bentoumi and Azzouz Benomar explored how AI shifts traditional production methods, while raising critical questions regarding legal rights and artistic originality. Iraqi filmmaker Fatima Abou Haroun emphasized that despite technological advancements, the core purpose of cinema remains the transmission of human emotions.