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director and academician of the arts. Several
conferences will also be organized around the
themes of literature and cinema. Moreover, the 24
films presented during the festival in Ouagadougou
2015 will be projected. Last but not least, the
previews of African films and projections of the best
of this year’s international cinema.
LG : Who are your favorite artists ?
IL : I have always been deeply inspired by the Italian
cinema during its Neorealist era. It is a popular
cinema addressing social issues of the pre-war
period. As for contemporary directors, I admire the
work of director Youssef Chahine, Italian director
Nanni Moretti as well as Woody Allen. Nouri Bouzid
will always be, to me, the best Tunisian filmmaker.
LG : What’s your professional dream ?
IL : I would like to achieve a cinematographic work
that could be projected everywhere in Tunisia and
reach a broad audience. Another dream would be
to make a living out of ma passion for cinema. A
simple dream, but hard to achieve.
LG : What is your favorite destination in Tunisia ?
IL : I have excellent memories of the Kerken