The 17th Algerian Amazigh Film Festival concluded in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria, with a sense of incompleteness as the prestigious Olivier d'or award was not given in the feature film category. The jury, comprising notable figures such as Saïd Olmi and Ghania Seddik, decided to award a special mention to the film "Tamachahut N Selyuna" instead. This decision was reportedly due to the lack of quality in the competing productions.
Despite the absence of the Olivier d'or in the feature film category, other categories were awarded. The Olivier d'or for best short film went to "Celui qui brûle" by Slimane Bounia. The jury also awarded a special mention to "Tayemmat" by Omar Amroun. In the documentary category, a special mention was given to Djamel Bassa for his film on waste management in Bouzeguène.
The festival also awarded Olivieri d'or to two filmmakers: Abderrazak Larbi-Cherif for his documentary on JSK and Mokrane Aït Saada for his film "Juba II". Rabah Khettabi received the Olivier d'or for best animated film with "Ighallen idduklen". The audience award for best fiction went to "Isegmi n tayri" by Medjnah Lounes.
The festival also recognized outstanding performances. Fetta Hocini won the Olivier d'or for best female interpretation for her role in "Isegmi n tayri". Nacim Khelladi and Hakim Dilem shared the award for best male interpretation for their roles in "Le rival" and "Le choc", respectively. Two young actors were also awarded.
Amar Tribèche, festival organizer and commissioner, expressed satisfaction with the festival's outcome. He noted that the quality and quantity of Amazigh films have improved. Tribèche praised the participants, including professionals and young amateurs, for their efforts.
The festival's conclusion marks a significant event in Algerian cultural life. The Amazigh film festival aims to promote and celebrate Amazigh cinema. This year's event featured a range of films, including documentaries, short films, and feature films.
The 17th Algerian Amazigh Film Festival's closing ceremony highlighted the growth and potential of Amazigh cinema. With a mix of established and emerging filmmakers, the festival provided a platform for showcasing new talent and innovative storytelling.
Key points
- The 17th Algerian Amazigh Film Festival concluded without awarding the Olivier d'or in the feature film category due to the lack of quality in competing productions.
- The festival awarded Olivieri d'or in various categories, including short film, documentary, and animation.
- The event recognized outstanding performances, including acting awards for Fetta Hocini, Nacim Khelladi, and Hakim Dilem.
