34. Black International Cinema Berlin 2019

 

Statement Prof. Dr. Maria Böhmer
Patronage of the German Commission for UNESCO for the festival
“34. Black International Cinema Berlin 2019”
of Fountainhead® Tanz Théâtre and Cultural Zephyr e.V.
May 9-12, 2019 in Berlin


As President of the German Commission for UNESCO, it is my pleasure to congratulate Fountainhead® Tanz Théâtre, Cultural Zephyr e.V. and all partners involved in organizing the Black International Cinema Berlin for the 34th time since 1986.

The 2019 festival edition is an important contribution to the current United Nations Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024). This special decade aims at strengthening actions and measures to ensure the full realization of the economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights of people of African descent, and their full and equal participation in society.

Your relentless dedication to building a better understanding between people from various cultural, ethnic, national and religious backgrounds through culture and art is admirable. It resonates well with UNESCO’s main objectives: International dialogue and collaboration in education, science and culture are key for building and maintaining peace, justice and fundamental rights and freedoms for all people.

On behalf of the German Commission for UNESCO, I thank you for your efforts and commitment and wish you all the best and much success for the “34. Black International Cinema”, taking place from 9th to 12th May 2019 in Berlin!

34. Black International Cinema Berlin 2019
Prof. Dr. Maria Böhmer
President of the German Commission for UNESCO


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