AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLiterature: Algerian writer Sarah Selti won the unpublished novels category at the 12th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel for We Might Meet. She receives $30,000, and the novel will be published and translated into English. Film: Oran’s International Arab Film Festival has launched “Basta Cinema,” a program to develop Algerian film projects. Algerian horror film Roqia also drew attention in a discussion of regional Oscar submissions. Theatre: Bejaia’s 15th International Theater Festival brings stages from around the world to the city, while M’hamed Benguettaf Theater Days is opening opportunities to new generations. Arts: A new preview of Idir Benchabane’s Ticraḍ explores an art form described as engraved in skin. Algeria’s Culture Ministry has also installed a commission for reading and film grants.
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