Nadia Labidi

Nadia Labidi (née Cherabi, Arabic: نادية لعبيدي) was born on July 18, 1954, in Aïn Madhi. She studied sociology at the University of Algiers and earned a Ph.D. in Cinematography from the Sorbonne in 1987. Labidi is an Algerian film producer, director, and politician. She served as Minister of Culture from May 5, 2014, to May 2015. Her filmmaking is primarily "French-based and French-funded." Her first documentary, "Fatima Amaria", was released in 1993, and her debut feature film, "The Other Side of the Mirror", came out in 2007.

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• Due to the situation in parts of the Near and Middle East, some states "will not be present," while others will participate through delegations. However, several non-Arab countries, including Spain, Portugal, India, China, and France, have expressed a strong desire to be represented.

• • Nadia Labidi's comments on non-Arab contributions

• There have been no major delays in completing the infrastructure for this event, "except for the Great Library," where work has slowed due to the discovery of historical artifacts on-site that are currently being identified.

• • Nadia Labidi Talk about the festival

• Starting from Constantine, a tour will travel through various cities across the country, organizing meetings between different wilayas to promote twinning and foster relationships across diverse sectors.

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• There will also be an effervescence of shows intended to show the country's rich heritage, along with spectacular light shows, Andalusian music festivals, parades, and a grand historical tableau brought to life by 400 young dancers.

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• The theme was selected by the Arab Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ALESCO).

• • Nadia Labidi was asked, "Why wasn’t this event titled "Constantine: Capital of Arab and Amazigh Culture"?

• I do not, in any way, exclude the Amazigh and Muslim heritage and expression of Algeria," emphasizing the goal "to showcase the diverse facets of our culture."

• • Nadia Labidi's remarks on Amazigh and Muslim heritage.

• The objective is to carry out retrospective evaluations to ascertain how the money was spent.

• • Nadia Labidi shares her thoughts mega festival

• This has been a remarkable occasion. The orchestra performed some of the greatest symphonies in classical music, and it was a delightful surprise to hear an Algerian composition. I am very pleased with the performance. Events like this foster collaboration between French and Algerian musicians.

• • Nadia Labidi expresses her joy about the festival

External Links

Nadia Labidi as Minister of Culture

Nadia Labidi as Minister of Culture from 5 May 2014 to May 2015