Afghan Film Festival in Australia

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The Afghan film festival in Australia was established in 2019 as an annual showcase of Afghan cinema in Australia. [1] It takes place in Canberra and is jointly hosted by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the ANU Film Group, at the Australian National University. [1]

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2019 First Afghan Film Festival

The inaugural Afghan film festival took place between the 15th and 21 November 2019 and was held at the ANU Kambri Precinct Cultural Centre. [1] The festival was opened by Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Australia, Wahidullah Waissi. The Afghan Embassy’s co-hosting of the event was part of its commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Afghan independence, and concurrently the 50th anniversary of official diplomatic relations with Australia. In attendance were diplomats, officials, Afghan filmmakers and ANU students. [2] Numerous classic and contemporary Afghan films were screened, including many directed by Afghan women, as well as various documentaries about Afghanistan and Afghans in Australia. [3]

Films Screened

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Canberra, Afghan Embassy-. "Culture & Colour, the essence of the FAFF in Canberra - EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN CANBERRA - AUSTRALIA". www.canberra.mfa.af. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  2. "Afghan Film Festival Opens In Australia". TOLOnews. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  3. 1 2 Canberra, Afghan Embassy-. "A Unique Glimpse of Afghan Cinema in Canberra - EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN CANBERRA - AUSTRALIA". www.canberra.mfa.af. Retrieved 2020-08-09.