Batna \u2013 The Algerian short film \u201cNiya,\u201d directed by Imane Ayadi, won the award for Best Short Fiction Film at the 5th edition of the Imedghassen International Cultural Film Festival, which concluded on Tuesday night with a vibrant open-air ceremony held at the ancient Imedghassen monument in Boumia, Batna province. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award-winning film tells the story of a young girl named Anya, who enjoys a happy childhood without fully grasping the turmoil of the \u201cBlack Decade.\u201d Her only wish is for her father, a journalist on assignment, to return in time to celebrate the Mawlid al-Nabawi holiday with the family. For her performance in the movie, actress Mariem Mejkan won the award for Best Actress in a Short Film. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Best Actor award went to Ali Zira Sanivar for his role in the Iranian film \u201cTogether Alone,\u201d directed by Omid Mirzai, which also won the Best Director prize. The Brazil-Japan co-production \u201cAmarela\u201d by director Andr\u00e9 Hayato Saito received the award for Best Screenplay. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jury Prize for Short Fiction Films was awarded to two productions: \u201cSunset in Beirut\u201d by Lebanese director Daniela Stephan and \u201cSea\u2019s Trust\u201d by Egyptian filmmaker Hend Souheil. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the newly introduced competition categories, the award for Best Short Documentary went to \u201cSmall Sahara\u201d by Emilio Mart\u00ed L\u00f3pez, a co-production between Spain and Western Sahara. The Best Animated Film award was granted to \u201cThe Pyramid\u201d by Egyptian director Mohamed Ghazala. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Algeria, \u201cAlgiers 196 M\u201d by filmmaker Chakib Taleb Ben Diab was awarded Best Film in the Critics\u2019 Week section, while \u201cThe Execution\u201d by Youssef Mehssas earned the prize for Best Revolutionary Short Film. Imedghassen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Festival director Issam Taachite emphasized that the Imedghassen International Cultural Film Festival has become a true platform for creative talents in cinema while also serving as a means to promote Algeria\u2019s rich cultural and touristic heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 5th edition featured 53 films from 27 countries and was marked by its grand closing ceremony at the foot of the ancient Numidian royal mausoleum of Imedghassen, which lent a special charm and uniqueness to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival, which opened on September 10 at the regional theater of Batna, offered audiences a variety of films followed by engaging discussions, workshops for young cinema enthusiasts on film professions, intellectual debates on literature and cinema, as well as cultural tours for participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vietnam was this year\u2019s guest of honor, with the festival shining a spotlight on the Asian country\u2019s cinematic achievements and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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