Qatar: First edition of Doha film festival to be held until November 28

In Qatar, the first edition of the Doha Film Festival was inaugurated on November 20, featuring 97 films from 62 countries. The opening film was The Voice of Hind Rajab, which tells the story of a Palestinian girl murdered in the midst of genocide. The festival highlights female participation, with almost half of the films directed by women and a notable Latin American representation. The event, which runs until November 28, has implemented incentive programs to encourage exchanges between filmmakers, underscoring the importance of the Global South in contemporary cinema.

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