The British capital, London, is preparing to host a “Muslim Film Festival” for Islamic films, challenging the stereotypical image of Muslims.

Festival director, Sajid Farda, announced that London is getting ready to host a film festival aimed at "celebrating Muslim cinema and highlighting stories that are not usually told."

Farda explained that the festival aims to redefine the terms “Muslim” and “Islam” in the face of the negative image often portrayed by the media.

The festival will showcase films recorded for its first edition, including works related to the British-Pakistani Oscar-winning star Riz Ahmed, as well as his counterpart Nabhan Rizwan, one of the stars of the series "The Informer".

The festival is scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Farda explained that the global perspective towards Muslims has undergone significant changes after the events of September 11, linking them negatively to terrorism, emphasizing that this classification is unfair and not a true representation of Muslim communities.