According to Khabaronline news agency, the closing ceremony of the 18th International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, “Truth Cinema” today, December 25, was attended by Seyed Abbas Salehi, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Raed Faridzadeh, the head of the Cinema Organization, Mohammad Hamidi Moghadam, the festival’s secretary, and a group of filmmakers and judges at the Vahdat Hall. is being held
According to IRNA report, Mohammad Selouki, host of the closing ceremony of the 18th International Cinema Truth Festival, greeted the guests at the beginning of the ceremony and said: In addition to all the directors and dignitaries who are present here, I would also like to welcome the questioning young generation because one of the main examples of truth , in these questioning minds. The world must respond to these people and say on which side of history it stands. In this period of the festival, there are many questions and powerful presence. The high statistics of film sales and the good quantity and quality of the festival indicated that the 18th festival was moving in the right direction.
“Truth Cinema” is an opportunity to raise a question
Mohammad Hamidi Moghaddam, the secretary of the Cinema Truth Festival, said: After a passionate week and watching bold, diverse and high-profile works, tonight, together with each other, we reached the end of this colorful feast. The “Cinema-Ghekrit” festival is an opportunity to raise a question. In today’s world, how can you get the truth? Is every fact the truth? How can you discover the truth among the multitude of interpretations and analyses? “Truth Cinema” is an attempt to answer these questions.
He added: “This year, with your presence and company, we passed the 18th period, we started with the memory of the people of Gaza, to be the echo of their voice of oppression, and here we remind them again that the “truth” is meaningless without them.
The secretary of the festival stated: This year, more than 14,000 spectators watched the works of the national section, the workshops and the international section were well received, and the screening of “Gaza” documentaries received attention.
Wonderful sessions
He continued: For a number of films that were received beyond expectations, extraordinary screenings were held and the audience of this period had a significant leap from a statistical point of view. This has a clear message for us as the organizers of this event and you, as the audience of the festival. “Truth Cinema” is alive due to the display of bold and realistic works, and today’s audience expects to see an image of their society in movies. The next point is that the festival needs a bigger space, more halls and wider facilities than the eighteen periods that have passed.
A university to learn and hear different voices and opinions
Hamidi Moghadam stated: “Cinema-Ghekrit” in its 18th edition showed that Iranian documentary cinema needs tolerance and leadership from officials, directors and groups who did not like the screening of some films. Here is a space for interaction, a stage for dialogue, a university for learning and hearing different voices and opinions. “Truth Cinema” can be a platform to narrate shortcomings and problems and think of solutions to solve them. Here, it is a reflection of the spirit of the society, a society that wants to make its voice heard by officials, elites and policy makers. Think about the future beyond political and factional views. Therefore, the documentary maker must be able to work within the framework of the law, but be frank, questioning, and transparent.
He added: “The documentary maker is a watcher and a visionary, he opens the way for the society to pass through.” Documenter keeps “size” and alerts. This desire for justice, efforts to eliminate discrimination and deprivation, anti-corruption and storytelling should not be taken from him.
I complain about the lack of funds
Hamidi Moghaddam addressed Seyed Abbas Salehi, Minister of Guidance, and said: This year, for the sixth time, as the secretary of the “Cinema-Hegherit” festival, I am complaining about the problems of the big family of Iranian documentary cinema, lack of funds, material and spiritual problems. Look at this in particular. Documentary cinema, more than anything else, needs material and spiritual support so that it continues to be the starting point for the creation of original and innovative works.
He said: “Truth Cinema” is an opportunity to raise a question about the contribution of each of us in expressing the truth and discovering the truth.
Raed Faridzadeh: Documentary cinema is a full length mirror of society
In another part of the ceremony, Raed Faridzadeh, the head of the cinema organization, came on the stage and said: “Cinemahekrit Festival has completed its 18th edition and has completely matured.” This festival reminds us of the true status of documentary cinema. Documentary cinema mirrors.
He considered documentary cinema to be a full-length mirror of society and emphasized: sometimes this image may not be to our taste, but the mirror is a mirror to break the error because your role is to pretend to be right.
Faridzadeh continued: Documentary cinema is bold cinema and documentary filmmakers boldly seek to solve the problem, ignoring the problem will not solve the problem. The documentary cinematographer is concerned, curious and researcher and is aware of the documentary aspects of cinema. Documentary cinema is the preserver of history and culture. If we don’t remove a stone from the feet of documentary filmmakers, at least we should pave the way for them.
The 18th International Festival of Iranian Documentary Films “Cinema-Ghekrit” was held from December 18 to 25 in Charso Film Campus.
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