President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presided over a meeting Monday evening dedicated to the revival of Algeria’s film industry, with particular emphasis on the upcoming film project about Emir Abdelkader.
According to a statement released by the Algerian Presidency, the meeting was attended by key figures including Boualem Boualem, Director of the President’s Office; Kamal Sidi Said, Advisor to the President in charge of the General Directorate of Communication; Malika Bendouda, Minister of Culture and Arts; Faisel Metaoui, responsible for the cinema sector at the Presidency; Abdelkader Djemaa, Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Arts; Salim Aggar, Director of the Emir Abdelkader Foundation; and Anouar Hadj Ismaïl, a film producer and director.
The discussions centered on strategies to bolster the national film industry and ensure the successful production of the Emir Abdelkader film. This project is seen as a significant undertaking with the potential to showcase Algerian history and culture on a global stage. The meeting underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the arts and recognizing the important role cinema plays in national identity and international relations.
DZWatch will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates on the progress of the Emir Abdelkader film and the broader efforts to revitalize Algerian cinema.
This meeting signals a renewed focus on cinema as a key cultural and economic driver for Algeria.
