Filmmaker Anant Singh Appointed To WEF's Global Arts And Culture Council

Filmmaker Anant Singh who has an Indian-South African origin has been appointed to the Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC). The council was inaugurated at the latest session of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The Counsil was established by WEF co-founders Hilde Schwab and Professor Klaus Schwab, which aims to harness the power of creativity to inspire future generations to stay united and prosperous in an increasingly interconnected society.

Many of Singh's movies has earned him multiple international accolades including his biopic on Nelson Mandela 'Long Walk to Freedom'.

Singh is known for using his films as a medium to speak out against apartheid and racist policies against HIV/AIDS victims and gender-based violence.

He was conferred WEF's Crystal Award in 2001.