Ethical Consciousness uin Art Discussed at CIFF

Egyptian filmmaker Hala Galal moderated, yesterday, a discussion under the theme of “Ethical Consciousness: Interrupting or Advancing the Artistic Process", as part of Cairo Industry Days events.

Sponsored by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the session witnessed the participation of director Ayten Amin, director Yosry Nasrallah, scriptwriter Dina Negm and Christina Rosendahl, a Danish film director.

Moreover, the Deputy Representative at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-Egypt Germaine Haddad took part in the event.

Amin started the discussion by highlighting some details regarding her "Soaad" film. She explained that the actresses she worked with were not professional, but they were aware enough of cinema and acting.

The director described that there is a difference between street culture and her academic culture.

Veteran filmmaker and director Yousry Nasrallah reviewed the Egyptians' lifestyle of setting separating lines between their daily life and applying the moral codes they always call for. Immoral lifestyle was the main result of this separation.

Nasrallah underscored that the task of the artist is not providing the audience with solutions. Artist just expressed the real situation on the ground and the final judge is for the audience.

On her side, Dina Negm talked about her "Leeh Laa'" (Why Not?). Negm revealed that she wanted to discuss the girl's real-life problems away from abuse, domestic violence, and sexual harassment.

In the same context, Haddad reviewed the role of arts in establishing enduring stereotypes such as "Amina," and "Si El Sayed."

On her behalf, Danish director Christina Rosendahl narrated her experience in producing a film about the concept of "Psychological Abuse" or "Mental Abuse."

She concentrated on the effects of this psychological abuse. Thankfully, the Danish government adopted a resolution regarding criminalizing psychological abuse.

The discussion also witnessed huge discussion with the fans regarding social media, abuse, the position of women in arts, and political correctness.

Different young women expressed their thoughts which met by convincing answers from the panel participants.