Palestinian filmmaker Saud Muhanna commends Ammar Festival

In a message from Gaza’s Khan Younis, Palestinian filmmaker Saud Muhanna has expressed solidarity and gratitude toward the Ammar International Popular Film Festival (AIPFF).

Muhanna, president of the Palestinian Film Forum and founder of the International Return Film Festival, extended thanks to the festival’s director, Marzieh Hashemi, along with other organizers, for their support of Palestine, emphasizing the significance of steadfast resistance in the face of ongoing adversity.

Addressing viewers from a Gaza refugee camp, Muhanna conveyed a message of resilience and commitment and underscored the determination of Palestinians to persevere until their ultimate victory.

"We stand firm, steadfast, and resilient until, God willing, victory comes," he said, emphasizing the importance of solidarity from international platforms like Ammar.

The Ammar Popular Film Festival, now approaching its 15th edition, was founded in 2010 to amplify voices that challenge oppressive narratives and advocate for justice through art.

With screenings set to take place in Tehran and other Iranian cities this December, the festival continues its tradition of celebrating art as a powerful medium for resistance, unity, and social change.