President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presided over a meeting today dedicated to the Emir Abdelkader film project. The meeting also addressed strategies for revitalizing the cinematographic industry in Algeria more broadly.
The gathering saw the participation of several key figures. These included Boualem Boualem, Director of the Presidency of the Republic; Kamal Sidi Said, Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of the General Directorate of Communication; Malika Bendouda, Minister of Culture and Arts; Faisel Mataoui, assigned to a mission at the Presidency of the Republic in the cinema sector; Abdelkader Djemaa, Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Arts; Salim Akar, Director of the Emir Abdelkader Foundation; and Anouar Hadj Ismail, a producer and director.
The meeting underscores the government’s commitment to supporting and promoting Algerian cinema, with a particular emphasis on projects that highlight significant figures and events in the nation’s history. The Emir Abdelkader film is seen as a key project in this endeavor, aiming to bring the story of this important leader to a wider audience. The discussions also focused on identifying and addressing the challenges facing the Algerian film industry, with the goal of fostering a more vibrant and sustainable sector.
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