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The youth role has emerged remarkably during Sudanese European Film Festival The event, which started in Khartoum on Monday, will last for a week, in which 13 films participated in production and directing, mostly young men and women under the age of thirty.
Film director Sarah Jadallah, who is involved in organizing and judging the festival’s films, points out that Sudanese cinema Which suffered a major collapse during the past three decades, began to return gradually during the past few years thanks to a number of youth works that reflect the current reality.
The Sudanese director told Sky News Arabia that many young producers and directors were able to employ modern technology in their work, and also benefited from the training services provided by some European cultural centers located in the capital, Khartoum.
But Sarah Gadallah points out the many obstacles facing the launch of youth cinema, especially the shortcomings in the marketing aspects that constitute a decisive factor in the continuity and flow of youth. Film production.
For his part, Omar Mutasim, a founding member of the Shasha Group, which oversees the Sudanese European Film Project, confirms that the project, which was launched by the British Council in Sudan with the support of the European Union; It clearly contributes to the ongoing attempts to transfer the cinematic works of young people to the world.
Moatasem explains that the project embodies the interest in the film industry by encouraging young filmmakers to engage in training workshops and accompanying development activities; In addition to organizing annual and periodic festivals.
Despite the efforts being made to revive cinemas, which decreased by 80 percent during the 30-year rule of the Brotherhood regime before it was overthrown by a popular revolution in April 2019; However, these efforts are still less than what is required and face a major shortage of funding in light of the difficult economic conditions that Sudan is currently experiencing.
The experience of the Brotherhood "Muhammed and Abdul Rahman" One of the promising youth experiences in the field of cinema industry youth in Sudan; The siblings Mazen, Razan and Lina participated in the production of the film "Brick for them" Which has won great appreciation at the European and Arab levels during the past two years.
The film also managed to reach the festival "BAFTA" In Britain and received funding from the management of the festival.
The film, during its screening at the Egyptian City of Luxor Festival for African Film on March 8, attracted great attention from critics and observers due to its handling of the issue of women in the Darfur region of western Sudan, which received great global attention during the civil war that has been going on there since 2003.
In the opinion of many specialists in the film sector, the success of "Brick for them" Which formed the first experience of director Razan Abdel Rahman; A strong indication of the potential for the success of the youth film industry in Sudan.
In context; Talal Afifi, founder of "Sudan Film Factory" – An institution concerned with the production, education and distribution of films – for" Sky News Arabia" that "Brick for them" Other films give hope that a promising youth film industry can be developed.
However, despite the optimism that prevails in the circles interested in the sector; However, there is an acknowledgment of the huge challenges facing the youth film industry.
And Mazen Abdel Rahman, who directed the filming of the film, confirms "Brick for them" With his sister Razan, the production of youth films faces many difficulties, especially aspects related to financing and other logistical requirements.
Abdel Rahman told Sky News Arabia that the European-Sudanese Film Festival is a good platform to introduce those problems that should find interest from those in charge of the matter. Film production Which leads to encourage young people and take advantage of their talents and abilities.
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The youth role has emerged remarkably during Sudanese European Film Festival The event, which started in Khartoum on Monday, will last for a week, in which 13 films participated in production and directing, mostly young men and women under the age of thirty.
Film director Sarah Jadallah, who is involved in organizing and judging the festival’s films, points out that Sudanese cinema Which suffered a major collapse during the past three decades, began to return gradually during the past few years thanks to a number of youth works that reflect the current reality.
The Sudanese director told Sky News Arabia that many young producers and directors were able to employ modern technology in their work, and also benefited from the training services provided by some European cultural centers located in the capital, Khartoum.
But Sarah Gadallah points out the many obstacles facing the launch of youth cinema, especially the shortcomings in the marketing aspects that constitute a decisive factor in the continuity and flow of youth. Film production.
For his part, Omar Mutasim, a founding member of the Shasha Group, which oversees the Sudanese European Film Project, confirms that the project, which was launched by the British Council in Sudan with the support of the European Union; It clearly contributes to the ongoing attempts to transfer the cinematic works of young people to the world.
Moatasem explains that the project embodies the interest in the film industry by encouraging young filmmakers to engage in training workshops and accompanying development activities; In addition to organizing annual and periodic festivals.
Despite the efforts being made to revive cinemas, which decreased by 80 percent during the 30-year rule of the Brotherhood regime before it was overthrown by a popular revolution in April 2019; However, these efforts are still less than what is required and face a major shortage of funding in light of the difficult economic conditions that Sudan is currently experiencing.
The experience of the Brotherhood “Mohammed and Abdel Rahman” is considered one of the promising youth experiences in the field of cinema industry youth in Sudan; The brothers Mazen, Razan and Lina participated in the production of the movie “Toba Lahn”, which won great appreciation at the European and Arab levels during the past two years.
The film also managed to reach the festival.BAFTAin Britain and received funding from the festival management.
The film, during its screening at the Egyptian City of Luxor Festival for African Film on March 8, attracted great attention from critics and observers due to its handling of the issue of women in the Darfur region of western Sudan, which received great global attention during the civil war that has been going on there since 2003.
Many specialists in the film sector believe that the success of “Toba Lahn”, which was the first experience of director Razan Abdel Rahman, is due to the fact that A strong indication of the potential for the success of the youth film industry in Sudan.
In context; Talal Afifi, founder ofSudan Film Factory– An institution concerned with producing, educating and distributing films – told “Sky News Arabia” that “Toba Lahn” and other films give hope for the possibility of developing a promising youth film industry.
However, despite the optimism that prevails in the circles interested in the sector; However, there is an acknowledgment of the huge challenges facing the youth film industry.
Mazen Abdel Rahman, who directed the filming of the movie, confirms:Brick for themWith his sister Razan, the production of youth films faces many difficulties, especially aspects related to financing and other logistical requirements.
Abdel Rahman told Sky News Arabia that the European-Sudanese Film Festival is a good platform to introduce those problems that should find interest from those in charge of the matter. Film production Which leads to encourage young people and take advantage of their talents and abilities.