Inclusive Lens: Celebrating Disability Through Cinema at New Delhi Festival

The Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Finland, and ETI Services organized 'The Inclusive Lens: Bringing Disability in Focus' film festival in New Delhi. The event, held on July 26-27, 2024, showcased films from Spain, Finland, and India, highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities and aimed to foster inclusivity through cinema.

The Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Finland, and ETI Services have successfully concluded 'The Inclusive Lens: Bringing Disability in Focus,' a trailblazing film festival spotlighting the lives of people with disabilities.

The festival, held from July 26-27, 2024, at Instituto Cervantes in New Delhi, showcased a vibrant array of films from Spain, Finland, and India. The event sought to elevate the multifaceted experiences of individuals with disabilities through the powerful medium of cinema while fostering greater awareness and inclusion.

Ambassador of Spain Juan Antonio March Pujol emphasized Spain's commitment to disability inclusion, citing the Spanish Disability Strategy 2022-2030. Finland's Ambassador Kimmo Lahdevirta highlighted the nation's tradition of inclusive storytelling in cinema. Dr. Sukriti Chauhan, CEO of ETI Services, praised the festival's role in challenging societal perceptions and promoting empathy. The festival featured diverse activities, including film screenings, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions, leaving audiences profoundly moved.

(With inputs from agencies.)