Difference between revisions of "Festival of Migrant Film"
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− | Since [[established::2010]] | + | Since [[established::2010]] the World Refugee Day (20th June) has been celebrated also with the [[Festival of Migrant Film]], dedicated to all refugees and migrants worldwide. The festival is organised by the Slovene Philanthropy organisation. |
A selection of insightful and provocative films on topics related to migrations, asylum, and refugees is followed by thematic round tables to provide relevant information and contribute to fostering of a tolerant, inclusive, and equitable society. | A selection of insightful and provocative films on topics related to migrations, asylum, and refugees is followed by thematic round tables to provide relevant information and contribute to fostering of a tolerant, inclusive, and equitable society. | ||
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A broad collection of films of diverse genres, ranging from documentaries to animations, is presented at several different locations, mainly at [[Kinodvor Cinema]] and [[Slovenian Cinematheque]]. Previous festival locations included also [[Škuc Gallery]] and [[City Museum of Ljubljana]], among others. | A broad collection of films of diverse genres, ranging from documentaries to animations, is presented at several different locations, mainly at [[Kinodvor Cinema]] and [[Slovenian Cinematheque]]. Previous festival locations included also [[Škuc Gallery]] and [[City Museum of Ljubljana]], among others. | ||
− | The round tables and discussions accompanying the screenings usually focus on the following central themes: economic migration and undocumented migrants, and Europe’s role in the protection of refugees fleeing from the war-torn regions. Professionals, international film-makers and activists are invited to share their insight on | + | The round tables and discussions accompanying the screenings usually focus on the following central themes: economic migration and undocumented migrants, and Europe’s role in the protection of refugees fleeing from the war-torn regions. Professionals, international film-makers and activists are invited to share their insight on current migration trends, their opinions on the causes and consequences of migration, and their personal experiences related to the discussed topics. |
Accompanied by several side events with storytelling and tasting traditional cuisines, the festival also offers a glimpse of the cultural diversity of our society. | Accompanied by several side events with storytelling and tasting traditional cuisines, the festival also offers a glimpse of the cultural diversity of our society. |
Revision as of 23:44, 26 January 2020
Programme
A broad collection of films of diverse genres, ranging from documentaries to animations, is presented at several different locations, mainly at Kinodvor Cinema and Slovenian Cinematheque. Previous festival locations included also Škuc Gallery and City Museum of Ljubljana, among others.
The round tables and discussions accompanying the screenings usually focus on the following central themes: economic migration and undocumented migrants, and Europe’s role in the protection of refugees fleeing from the war-torn regions. Professionals, international film-makers and activists are invited to share their insight on current migration trends, their opinions on the causes and consequences of migration, and their personal experiences related to the discussed topics.
Accompanied by several side events with storytelling and tasting traditional cuisines, the festival also offers a glimpse of the cultural diversity of our society.
External links
- Festival of Migrant Film website
- Festival of Migrant Film on Twitter
- Festival of Migrant Film on Facebook
- Slovene Philanthropy website