After a first eventful weekend, which saw the presence of Carlos Saura and many other directors, Cinéalma continues on Thursday, October 20 at 2:00 PM and at 8:00 PM with the presence of director Ismaël Ferroukhi to present his film “Les Hommes Libres” and engage with the audience.
This is a very beautiful, courageous, and captivating film that sheds light on a part of history that has remained in the shadows, the role of the Rector of the Paris Mosque (played by Michael Lonsdale) in the protection of Jews during the last World War.
On Friday, October 21 at 6:30 PM, the documentary that won awards at the Tetouan and Montreal festivals, “Les tortues ne meurent pas de vieillesse” will be screened in the presence of directors Hind Benchekroun and Sami Mermer. You can interview the director after the film.
On Friday, October 21 at 8:45 PM, the masterpiece “A Separation” (Golden Bear in Berlin) will be screened in the presence of director Nader Takmil Homayoun (director of the film Tehran) who accompanied the film’s director, Asghar Farhadi, during its launch in Europe and worked on the DVD’s bonus features.
On Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 PM, Moroccan film director Driss Mrini will be present for his film Larbi. Following at 4:30 PM will be another Moroccan film, My Land, in the presence of Moroccan cinema critic Cherqui Ameur.
After Venice, Cinéalma will premiere Terraferma by director Emmanuele Crialese (Respiro, Golden Door) who received the special jury prize, on Saturday at 9:45 PM.
On Sunday, October 23 at 12:00 PM, a convivial meal will be served, prepared by the Muslim cultural association, priced at €7 (grilled lamb, dessert, beverage).
The closing ceremony and awarding of prizes will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 9:45 PM with the screening of the film Habemus Papam by Nanni Moretti.
