Master Class: AIFF 2025
The master classes provide exceptional moments of exchange with acclaimed professionals, offering a unique insight into the technical, artistic and scientific skills that shape cinema. These sessions help audiences understand the creative processes, historical context and professional logic of the seventh art, making them an essential space for learning and cinematic discovery
Master Class 1: “Film Restoration” – Based on the Experience of The Desert Divers
This panel explores the role of Algerian filmmakers living abroad and their contribution to the visibility of national cinema. Speakers will share their experiences navigating two cultures, the challenges of international production, and the ways in which the diaspora is reshaping the Algerian narrative within global cinema.
Master Class 2: “Filming ALGERIA”
In this anticipated session, filmmaker Mila Turajlić will present excerpts from her upcoming film about the life and political engagement of Elaine Mokhtefi, a prominent activist for both the Algerian and Palestinian causes and the widow of freedom fighter Mokhtar Mokhtefi. Alongside Ahmed Bedjaoui, the panel offers a rich, multi- layered exploration of her remarkable legacy.
Master Class 3: “Cuban Cinema and Its Influence on Latin America and Worldwide”
In this anticipated session, filmmaker Mila Turajlić will present excerpts from her upcoming film about the life and political engagement of Elaine Mokhtefi, a prominent activist for both the Algerian and Palestinian causes and the widow of freedom fighter Mokhtar Mokhtefi. Alongside Ahmed Bedjaoui, the panel offers a rich, multi- layered exploration of her remarkable legacy.
Master Class 4: “Television Production at Algerian TV: A Cinematic Ambition”
This panel explores the role of Algerian filmmakers living abroad and their contribution to the visibility of national cinema. Speakers will share their experiences navigating two cultures, the challenges of international production, and the ways in which the diaspora is reshaping the Algerian narrative within global cinema.
Master Class 5: “The Screenwriter’s Profession in Algeria: How Do We Train Today?”
In this anticipated session, filmmaker Mila Turajlić will present excerpts from her upcoming film about the life and political engagement of Elaine Mokhtefi, a prominent activist for both the Algerian and Palestinian causes and the widow of freedom fighter Mokhtar Mokhtefi. Alongside Ahmed Bedjaoui, the panel offers a rich, multi- layered exploration of her remarkable legacy.
Master Class 6: “Copyright and Cinema”
In this anticipated session, filmmaker Mila Turajlić will present excerpts from her upcoming film about the life and political engagement of Elaine Mokhtefi, a prominent activist for both the Algerian and Palestinian causes and the widow of freedom fighter Mokhtar Mokhtefi. Alongside Ahmed Bedjaoui, the panel offers a rich, multi- layered exploration of her remarkable legacy.
