TUNIS – UNIVERSNEWS (CULT) – The International Human Rights Film Festival, Human Screen Festival – Karama Tunisia-, will take place in its ninth edition from November 27 to 30, 2024, around the theme “Femicide, Peace and Security”.
Organized by the Tunisian cultural association for integration and training (ACTIF) with the support in particular of the National Center for Cinema and Image (CNCI), this cinematographic event will take place in Tunis, Gabès, Zaghouan (Bir Mecherga and Hammam Zriba), Ben Arous (Mornag) and Bizerte.
The selection for the 2024 edition brings together 52 films from 24 countries, including 8 feature-length fiction films, 14 short fiction films, 10 feature-length documentaries, 11 short documentaries and 9 animated films.
The jury for the documentary film competition brings together Tunisian producer Habib Ben Hedi, university professor Souad Zribi and director-producer-screenwriter Akram Moncer.
The jury for the fiction film competition is made up of director, screenwriter and producer Mirvet Kammoun, production and director assistance expert Hakim Abdelfattah and composer and music producer Rabii Zammouri.
The festival invites you to discover perspectives from countries whose cultures often remain unknown. It also offers debates on crucial questions relating to individual and collective freedoms, as well as national and personal emancipation in the face of multiple forms of modern colonial hegemony.
Created in 2012 by the ACTIF association, Human Screen Festival Tunisia aims to promote the culture of human rights in Tunisia through local and international cinema, while ensuring openness to the movements and changes taking place on a global scale. .
With a selection of 37 films from 16 countries, the eighth edition in 2023 was centered around the theme “Women, Peace and Security”.
Beyond screenings, what concrete actions or initiatives does the Human Screen Festival undertake to encourage audience engagement and translate the power of film into tangible positive change in the realm of human rights?
## Interview: Human Screen Festival 2024 - Exploring Femicide, Peace and Security Through Film
Our guests today are [Guest 1 Name], a renowned film critic specializing in human rights cinema, and [Guest 2 Name], a community organizer working on peace and security issues in Tunisia.
Welcome both.
**Section 1: The Power of Film in Highlighting Human Rights Issues**
* **Interviewer:** The Human Screen Festival has dedicated its 2024 edition to “Femicide, Peace and Security”. Why is film such a powerful medium for exploring these complex and often sensitive issues? [Guest 1 Name], how do you see film uniquely contributing to the conversation on human rights?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2 Name], your work focuses on community engagement and peacebuilding. How can films screened at festivals like Human Screen Festival spark dialog and inspire action at the grassroots level?
**Section 2: Femicide, Peace and Security: A Multifaceted Theme**
* **Interviewer:** This year’s theme is certainly timely and critically important. [Guest 1 Name], can you elaborate on how the festival’s film selection addresses the multifaceted nature of “Femicide, Peace and Security”? Does it explore different perspectives and cultural contexts?
* **Interviewer:** We see a global selection of films at the festival. [Guest 2 Name], how does this global lens help us understand the specific context of Tunisia, particularly regarding peace and security challenges faced by the country?
**Section 3: The Importance of Film Festivals in Tunisia**
* **Interviewer:** The Human Screen Festival has been a consistent feature in Tunisia since its inception in 2012. [Guest 1 Name], what is the significance of holding such a festival in Tunisia, and how has its impact evolved over the years?
* **Interviewer:** The festival reaches beyond Tunis and will be showing films in various regions across Tunisia. [Guest 2 Name], can you speak to the importance of bringing these films to communities outside of the capital? How does this contribute to wider societal dialog?
**Section 4: Looking Forward: Impact and Engagement**
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 1 Name], in your experience, what kinds of impacts have you seen film festivals have on audiences and policymakers regarding human rights issues?
* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2 Name], how can individuals and communities continue the conversation and work towards positive change inspired by the films they see at the Human Screen Festival? What are your hopes for the festival’s long-term impact on Tunisian society?
**Closing:**
Thank you both for sharing your invaluable insights. We hope the Human Screen Festival 2024 continues to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action towards a more just and equitable world.
