Brussels: Europe and Arabs
The activities of the fourteenth edition of the Southern Film Festival will start Monday for four days in theaters in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union. The festival displays a set of films, including Arabic production and other European production, as well as joint production from countries such as Belgium, France, Switzerland, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria and others, and address various and varied topics that discuss issues worthy Persons known in the movie industry of different nationalities who are keen to give the festival awards to the participating films, which deserve to win the prizes, whether in the short films competition or the long novelist and others. The festival offers prizes in directing and scenario, as well
The continuation of the festival over the past years and until now is a strong evidence of the size of the work and the effort that the festival is made to deliver the message for which they have been ever, led by Moroccan Rachida Shaibani, who said in statements to the "Europe and Arabs" website already fourteen and the festival lights the screens and celebrates the wealth, diversity and the strength of cinema from the Arab and southern worlds. This festival is an open window on multiple facts, intimate stories, often ignored and views. It is a bridge between cultures, a space for dialogue and mutual understanding. Through every movie, we travel, learn, we ask ourselves.
Since its inception, the Southern Film Festival has been responsible for highlighting the work that moves, which moves, which inspires. Works that reflect the complexity of our societies and challenges, but also the hopes that activate them.
This year again, the choice is exceptional, the focus will be on the issue of "the second floor" in the films through specialized cinematic characters with experience in this field and I am convinced that every movie will leave a permanent imprint in minds and hearts.
Cinema is also a way to break stereotypes and build stories that belong to us. It is an art that continues to develop, to re -invent itself. We proudly welcome well -known movie makers, but also promising young talents, who represent the future of this industry.
For 4 days, on the sidelines of film shows, we organize sessions about films, a painting exhibition, questions and answers after the films are shown as well as songs and music. 
The festival represents an opportunity for the people of Arab and Islamic communities in Belgium and the countries adjacent to watching Arab films in European shows and spending evening and good times in the atmosphere of Arab and southern arts and constitutes an opportunity for new generations of immigrants to learn about the culture of the assets they belong
From the point of view of some, the festival seeks to support independent cinema coming from the south, encourage artistic creativity, and enable young filmmakers to deliver their messages, and provide space for discussion and interaction between the north and the south, as well as a platform for reflection on immigration issues, identity, freedom, and social justice.
In the last year edition, the richness and diversity of cinema from the Arab world was highlighted with films that testify to the creativity and passion of directors, whose special productions and common productions are expanding, which are films from: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Yemen. , Algeria, Qatar, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and the festival administration said at the time, "We can see clearly that the West is very interested in producing a fast -developed cinema and participating in its production. This year, most films are wondering about the issue of women in these societies.
The privacy of last year was the focus on the characteristics of independent cinema in terms of financing, production and distribution. It is important to understand the issues you face and what are the possible solutions that can be explored.
The festival administration on its website said that over a period of 4 days, we will have the privilege of discovering exceptional cinematic works, offering unique views on cultures, history and experiences that are often ignored. Our program is in deep indulgence in the world of contemporary cinema through long and short films. They are particularly proud of this selective choice, which attests to the creativity and passion of filmmakers from these areas whose special productions and common productions have become wider. . We seek an unforgettable cinematic experience, rich in emotions and discoveries. In addition to film shows, the festival will also present meetings with directors, discussion sessions on films and special events to celebrate the charm of cinema with all its splendor. Therefore, we invite you to join us in this seventh art celebration, as the dialogue between cultures and artistic discovery is highlighted.