International Tour Film Festival: Students from the Sarba Cultural House awarded in Rome!

The prize “Articolo 9 della Costituzione ” celebrates experimental cinema and the beauty of encounters between different cultures.

A special event took place at the Lebanese Embassy in Rome where the Italian language students of the Sarba Cultural House were the true protagonists. They were awarded the “Articolo Nove della Costituzione Italiana ” prize for the experimental film “Terra”, won in October during the 14th edition of the International Tour Film Festival.

In an atmosphere filled with emotion and friendship, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic Carla Jazzar, who hosted the event hoping for further collaborations to create cultural bridges between our two peoples, the award ceremony was held via international video link with the Director General of the Ministry of Culture Ali Samad. The students and their parents shared their satisfaction and pride for this international experience; finally, Mona Rizk, director of the Sarba Cultural House and municipal councilor of Sarba (South Lebanon), recalled how valuable it is to promote the Italian language worldwide and the importance of directly involving teachers as well.

Piero Pacchiarotti, president of ITFF, Ezio Sina and Gaetano D’Angelo respectively National President and General Secretary of Apidge Lazio, and Sara Parca, delegate to the culture of Italia Nostra, emphasized how culture unites people beyond borders.

The recognition awarded is not only a tribute to creative talent but also tells a story of learning and cultural exchange. Thanks to this project, young people have deepened fundamental values such as Peace and Solidarity that animate the “Articolo Nove ”. An initiative demonstrating the power of cinema and education in building bridges of friendship and future between different cultures. Greater support from Italian institutions is hoped for, in order to further strengthen the message of collaboration and global growth.