CLEAN : FILE/Cannes: Press conference for "Boy from Heaven" by Tarik Saleh

The transcript discusses the intersection of cinema and religion, highlighting how cinema creates a space between people similar to religious experiences. It explores Egyptian cultural attitudes towards authority, contrasting them with Swedish norms. The speaker, who identifies as both Egyptian and Swedish, reflects on the cultural duality experienced in both countries. The discussion shifts to the Swedish film industry's efforts to achieve gender equality, emphasizing the importance of pushing for more women in film. Finally, the speaker addresses the tension between artistic freedom and political mandates, illustrating this with a personal anecdote about scriptwriting.

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