Tribune News Network
Doha
Doha Film Institute (DFI), in collaboration with Nuwah Foundation and Tanjaflam, which operates the renowned Cinema Alcazar, presented a special edition of Ajyal Film Club in Tangier from September 20 to 22.
The initiative marks a significant contribution to the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, reinforcing the longstanding cultural ties between the two nations.
Inspired by the acclaimed Ajyal Film Festival, the Ajyal Film Club brings the spirit of youth-driven dialogue through cinema to new audiences.
Led by Ajyal jurors, the programme shone a spotlight on pressing global issues, encouraging youth engagement through the transformative power of film. As part of the Doha Film Institute’s year-round initiatives, the Club fosters film education and appreciation, equipping young people with the tools to reflect more deeply about the world around them.
This special edition in Tangier invited young Moroccan film enthusiasts, aged 13 to 17, to immerse themselves in three days of screenings, workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts. Two Ajyal jurors from Qatar also hosted post-screening discussions to further enrich the experience.
Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, chief executive officer of Doha Film Institute, said: “We are excited to host this very special edition of Ajyal Film Club in Morocco to honour the strong relationship between both our countries. The Club has expanded the understanding of film among young people in Qatar, and we look forward to inspiring a similar love for meaningful cinema in Moroccan youth and encouraging them to pursue their creative aspirations and assume active roles within their communities by voicing their valuable ideas and opinions.
“Ajyal Film Club in Tangier is a celebration of the boundless creativity and potential of our youth. Through, the power of film, we aim to inspire young minds to share their stories, challenge perceptions and shape a future rooted in empathy, unity and peace.”
Sheikha Hala Alkhalifa, chief executive officer of Nuwah Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to extend the reach of Nuwah Foundation to Tangier in partnership with Doha Film Institute and Tanjaflam. Cultural connections that spread light, knowledge, and spark creativity is at the essence of Nuwah Foundation’s philosophy. We are very proud to take part in this important edition of Ajyal Film Club in Morocco, and to see the collaboration with Tanjaflam take place.
“By fostering dialogue, creativity and cultural exchange, we aim to empower the next generation of storytellers.Through the art of film making, bridges have been established between Doha and Tangiers, celebrating creativity, youth and the boundless strength of the cultural industries.”
Soad Rahmouni, president of Tanjaflam, said: “I am delighted to welcome Ajyal Film Club to Tangier. I deeply value the pioneering collaboration between Doha Film Institute, Nuwah Foundation and Tanjaflam. The Ajyal Film Club’s remarkable legacy is both inspiring and uplifting, and this partnership serves to strengthen the bond between our two kindred nations.”
