With the presence of international media activists: The role of the media in supporting resistance cinema was explained

A group of international media activists from Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and Armenia, hosted by the International Resistance Film Festival, visited the National Museum of Iranian Cinema for two hours and examined the role of cinema in supporting the resistance, especially the oppressed people of Gaza.

According to the festival’s public relations, a group of media people, media activists and cyberspace activists from Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and Armenia visited on Wednesday, February 14, 1403, within the framework of Iran’s cultural diplomacy programs and hosted by the National Museum of Iranian Cinema. This event was held with the aim of introducing the history of Iranian cinema and strengthening cultural commonalities between Iran and neighboring countries, with the support of the Secretariat of the International Resistance Film Festival.

Two-hour visit accompanied by the Secretary of the Resistance International Film Festival
During this two-hour visit, the guests, accompanied by Dr. Ghafari, Secretary of the Resistance International Film Festival, visited various sections of the museum, including exhibitions of prominent Iranian films, historical documents, and valuable cinematic works. The attendees at the ceremony emphasized the role of cinema as a bridge between cultures and a tool for expanding cultural diplomacy between nations, emphasizing the role of the Resistance International Film Festival in strengthening these interactions.

The global reflection of Iranian cinema in the eyes of the guests
“Dmitry Vasyl,” a Ukrainian media personality and media activist, considered this visit an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Iranian cinema and cultural cooperation within the framework of the Resistance International Film Festival, and said: “Iranian cinema, with its unique narratives and outstanding artists, has a global potential that should be introduced more than ever.”

Demit Erdanci, a Turkish media and cyber activist, also pointed out the power of cinema in creating dialogue between countries and stated: “This museum and the programs of the International Resistance Film Festival have shown that art can transcend borders and strengthen cultural ties.”
On the other hand, Mikael Badalyan, an Armenian media personality and activist, emphasized the common cultural roots of Iran and Armenia and said: “Cinema is a common language that can take cultural cooperation in the form of events such as the International Resistance Film Festival to a new level.”

Sharing Experience in Cyberspace; The Voice of Cultural Diplomacy
At the end of the visit, the participating media activists shared their experiences from the event on social networks and emphasized the importance of cultural interactions between nations. This event, which was held at the initiative of the International Resistance Film Festival, provided an opportunity to introduce the capacities of Iranian cinema and its impact on cultural diplomacy.