Poland participates in the European Film Festival 2024 in Namibia
30.10.2024
The EU Delegation in Windhoek, together with the Member States of the European Union (embassies and cultural institutes), the local film industry and the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology of Namibia, organised the fourth edition of the European Film Festival in Namibia, which this year was held under the slogan “Year of Skills”.
The festival was launched on 10 September 2024 at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre in Windhoek. In his speech, Ian Dupont, Deputy Head of Mission of the EU in Namibia, emphasised the importance of the festival: “We are proud to once again host the annual EU Film Festival in Namibia, an important milestone in our TeamEurope cultural cooperation with Namibia. This festival not only generates interest and awareness of European and Namibian films, but also strengthens cooperation between the EU, the Namibian audience and our local partners. The festival is a way to celebrate not only the art of film, but also to build bridges and understanding between different cultures. Not only between the EU and Namibia, but also between different countries around the world.”
The European Film Festival offers a unique opportunity to explore different cultures, life stories and film traditions. The EU and its partners hope that the festival will inspire audiences, stimulate innovation and provide a source of cultural enrichment.
The European Film Festival 2024 was organised by the Delegation of the European Union in Namibia in cooperation with the EU Member States in Namibia, including Germany, Finland, France, Portugal and Spain. In addition to Italy represented by Club Italiano and non-resident EU Member States based in Pretoria, in particular Hungary and Poland. The festival was also supported by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology through the Namibia Film Commission, Ombetje Yehinga Organisation (OYO) and Jam Events.
The screenings take place every Wednesday in October and November. The festival will present eight acclaimed European films and will end with a special screening of the Namibian film Lukas. Admission to all screenings is free. On 30.10.2024, a screening of the Polish film "Dangerous Gentlemen" directed by Maciej Kawalski took place. Poland took part in this event for the second time. The film aroused great interest and attracted over 120 people. The event was organized by the professional company "Jam Events" in the SterKinekor Maerula cinema.
Photos: Grażyna Koornhof/Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria
