Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Alimen TERRE festival, organized by Humundi, showcases 21 films addressing global food issues from October 4-6 in Belgium, coinciding with World Food Day on October 16.
For 16 years, the film festival has been showing movies about farming and food problems worldwide, suggesting solutions for these issues locally and globally. Every year in October, the festival happens in Belgium and other European and African countries, aligning with World Food Day on October 16. It starts at VendĂ´me Cinema in Ixelles from October 4 to 6, then moves to different places in Wallonia for more screenings. Cinemas, farms, cultural centers, group housing, and co-working spaces will host 88 screenings of 21 global movies, including full-length films, short films, and animations.
What Is the AlimenTERRE Festival About This October?
The organizers, Humundi, previously known as SOS Faim, said that AlimenTERRE is a story of dedicated people and supportive groups. They aim to grow the festival, build partnerships, and expand their network in French-speaking Belgium, creating powerful bonds. Humundi, an NGO, addresses food insecurity, poverty, and inequality by promoting fair and sustainable food systems to ensure everyone can get healthy food. The festival in Belgium will kick off the worldwide tour of AlimenTERRE, happening in 17 countries across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. You can find more details and the complete program for the Belgian edition here.
