The tenth annual Mother Tongue Film Festival at the Smithsonian aims to shed light on the beauty and diversity of global languages through film. Co-directed by Joshua Bell and Amalia Córdoba, the festival features a lineup of 23 films in more than 25 languages from Indigenous cultures worldwide, aiming to provide educational value as well as entertainment. The directors emphasize the importance of understanding languages in fostering empathy and connection among communities. Audience engagement will be encouraged through Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and various performances, highlighting the cultural narratives behind each language showcased.
Individuals often perceive monolingualism as normal, yet the festival aims to highlight the diversity of languages, offering a platform for cultural exchange and understanding.
The filmmakers emphasize that understanding languages fosters empathy, connecting diverse backgrounds through shared experiences and the exploration of cultural narratives.
Córdova asserts that the festival strays from traditional long films, emphasizing the value of language in driving the filmmaking process and engaging audiences.
Bell reinforces that everyone has a mother tongue, aiming to create a space for commonality among diverse communities through the medium of film.
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