Israeli Ambassador Defends Film Festival in Accra
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, has dismissed criticisms of the Israeli Film Festival held at Silverbird Cinema in Accra, labeling it as a genuine cultural exchange.
"We brought here five excellent Israeli films,"
Ambassador Gilad stated, addressing the backlash from activists and prominent Ghanaians. The festival aimed to build bridges between Israel and Ghana through arts and culture.
- Public protests and calls for boycotts were held against the festival.
- The Ambassador highlighted the event's cultural substance and high public attendance.
Ambassador Gilad spoke at a press briefing, focusing on the festival's cultural significance.
"We went to UNIMAC (University of Media, Arts and Communication, formerly GIJ and NAFTI)"
The Ambassador said, emphasizing the deliberate strategy of intertwining Israeli and Ghanaian arts.
Author's summary: Israeli Ambassador defends film festival as cultural exchange.
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