European Film Festival in Gaborone

The Film Festival in Gaborone Concludes with a Powerful Message The EU Delegation to Botswana and SADC organised for the seventh time the annual European Film Festival at New Capitol Cinemas in Gaborone, Botswana last week. The festival was organised in partnership with Alliance Française in Gaborone and with the support of EU Member States - Germany and France in particular, thanks to their invaluable contributions to this opening evening and the reception. This year we screened a varied selection of award-winning films from all corners of Europe, catering for wide audiences in Botswana, including families, school children and the youth, and offering stories that transcend borders and speak to the universal human experience that unites us all. The European Film Festival is more than just a celebration of cinema. It is an opportunity to share culture through the powerful medium of film. The main goal was to bring the highest quality films right here to Botswana. In opening, EU Ambassador Petra Pereyra underlined the purpose of the festival in promoting cultural exchange and dialogue: “At a time when the world often feels divided and turbulent, events like the European Film Festival remind us of our shared humanity, our common dreams, and the connections that unite us all.”On 18 June, the festival kicked off with the screening of Waves, the Czech Republic’s entry at the latest Oscar Awards, which is a gripping thriller that reminds us of the courage to speak truth to power....