Invitation to Contribute to a Collective Book Honoring Lakhdar Hamina – 50 Years of Cinematic Excellence

Dear FIPRESCI Members,

We are delighted to announce the preparation of a collective book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Palme d’Or triumph by the late Algerian filmmaker Lakhdar Hamina, the first Arab and African director to receive this prestigious award.

This book will consist of 50 scholarly articles (approximately 1000 words each) contributed by film critics and scholars from across the Mediterranean region and beyond, offering diverse cinematic perspectives on Hamina’s legacy, style, political impact, and influence on both regional and global cinema.

We warmly invite you, as esteemed members of FIPRESCI and respected voices in film criticism, to contribute an article reflecting your unique insight and expertise on Lakhdar Hamina’s work.

Details:

Article length: ~1000 words (or equivalent in your language)

Deadline for submission: July 30, 2025

Each accepted article will receive a symbolic honorarium of $100 USD

The book will be published and officially launched during the Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival (September 24–30, 2025) in Algeria.

Additionally, the festival will invite 10 critics from Mediterranean countries to attend the event, with travel and accommodation fully covered, offering a unique opportunity to network, cover the festival; and to commemorate the life and work of Lakhdar Hamina.

Suggested Topics for Your Articles:

The Cinematic Legacy of Lakhdar Hamina: Pioneer of Arab and African Cinema
Analyzing the Aesthetic Style in Hamina’s Palme d’Or Winning Film
Political Narratives in Lakhdar Hamina’s Filmography
The Role of Hamina’s Cinema in Shaping Algerian National Identity
A Comparative Study: Hamina and Other Mediterranean Filmmakers of His Era The Impact of Colonial History on Hamina’s Storytelling
Women and Gender Representation in Lakhdar Hamina’s
Films Sound and Music in Hamina’s Works: A Cultural and Emotional Analysis
Cinematographic Techniques and Innovations by Lakhdar Hamin
Reception of Hamina’s Films in International Festivals and Critics’ Circles
The Influence of Hamina’s Films on Contemporary Algerian Cinema
Postcolonial Perspectives in Lakhdar Hamina’s Film Narratives
Lakhdar Hamina’s Contribution to the Mediterranean Film Heritage
The Role of Memory and History in Hamina’s Storytelling
Ethnographic and Cultural Insights in Hamina’s Cinematic Language
The Intersection of Politics and Art in Lakhdar Hamina’s Cinema
Challenges and Triumphs: Hamina’s Journey in the International Film Scene
Film as Resistance: Decoding Hamina’s Political Cinema Narrative
Structures and Storytelling Techniques in Hamina’s Films
The Legacy of Lakhdar Hamina in Film Education and Criticism

Please send your article submissions or proposals to: mohall39@yahoo.com

We look forward to your valuable contribution to this significant cultural and cinematic tribute.

Warm regards,
Mohamed Allal Film Critic & Festival Director Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival
annabafilmfestival.com
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