Susana Molina Awarded France's Order of Arts and Letters

The director of the International School of Film and TV of San Antonio de los Baños, Susana Molina, received from France's ambassador to Cuba, Raphaël Trannoy, the Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of her contributions to culture and dialogue between both nations.

In his remarks, the diplomat noted that this order, established by the French government, distinguishes creators who from their own spheres contribute to the promotion of art, culture and thought; likewise valuing work for the link between both nations and the promotion of French culture in other geographical spaces.

Molina has held the position of vice president of International Relations at the Cuban Institute of Art and Film Industry (Icaic) and for several years has directed the EICTV; in both institutions, she has coordinated actions in favor of cultural dialogue and the presence of French artists, works and projects in the largest of the Antilles and vice versa.

In her words of thanks, Molina expressed that culture, thought and French influence have marked her professional life, ever since she studied the main works of the Enlightenment in the Philology program at the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Havana.

She also mentioned her constant work with the programming of films of that origin, the holding of the Festival that showcases its cinematography — now in its 27th edition — and the participation of works, projects and EICTV graduates in competitions and exhibitions held in the brotherly European country.

The ambassador's residence hosted the meeting, attended by artists, diplomatic representatives of other nations, along with professionals from the Cuban Cinematheque, ICAIC and the EICTV itself; an event that took place in the context of the French Film Festival, which will run until November 4 with a broad film program.