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Palestinian film BORN A CELEBRITY wins Jury Award at sixth Rabat Comedy International Film Festival
Palestinian director Luay Awwad’s latest comedy BORN A CELEBRITY won a Jury Award at the sixth edition of Morocco’s Rabat Comedy International Film Festival, which ran from the 13th of June to the 17th. The film follows Kamel, a 25-year-old Palestinian who feels confined in his small Palestinian town and close-knit community, and embarks on a journey to discover his…
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AISHA CAN’T FLY AWAY continues to soar with glowing reviews following its Cannes premiere
Following its powerful world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Un Certain Regard section, AISHA CAN’T FLY AWAY by Egyptian director Morad Mostafa is earning widespread critical acclaim from international film critics and audiences alike. The film, which received a standing ovation and multiple sold-out screenings at Cannes, is now being hailed as a poignant…
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Moroccan short AICHA is getting its start at Poland’s Krakow
AICHA, a short film by Sanaa El Alaoui, is poised to world premiere as part of the Short Film Competition of the Krakow Film Festival — one of Europe’s oldest events dedicated to showcasing film in all its forms. Held continuously since 1961, the 65th edition of this time-honored festival is due to run from May 25th to June…
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ACC’s Equity Financing” Panel Opens New Doors for Arab Cinema at Cannes, Highlighting $180 Million Saudi Investment
At the Cannes Film Festival, the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) held a crucial panel on May 18th, titled “Equity-Based Financing: Pioneering New Financing Avenues for Arab Cinema.” The session, which took place on the Palais’ Main Stage, brought together some of the most influential industry experts and thought leaders in Arab cinema. The panel is Moderated by Jamal Gomaa, the…
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Cairo International Film Festival Participates in FIAPF Session at Cannes to Promote Global Festival Collaboration
As part of its participation in the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival, renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, is taking part in the FIAPF session titled “FIAPF Forward-looking Session: Collectively Shaping the Future of Film Festivals”. The session, organized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF), brings together presidents and directors of FIAPF-accredited…
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Erige Sehiri’s Un Certain Regard Opener PROMISED SKY Gets a 15-Minute Standing Ovation
PROMISED SKY, Erige Sehiri’s powerful new film, held its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival as the Opening Film of the Un Certain Regard to rapturous applause. The screening took place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 14th, at the iconic Salle Debussy, and from the moment the lights went down, PROMISED SKY made an impact, earning…
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Tarzan and Arab Nasser’s ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA to screen 4 times at 78th Cannes
Tarzan and Arab Nasser’s dark comedy ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA is set to screen not once but four times as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard, running from May 13th to the 24th. The film is scheduled to hold its world premiere at 11 am on May 19th at Salle Debussy. From thereon, the…
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The Arab Cinema Magazine tracks the journey of Arab films on the 2025 global festival circuit in its Cannes-bound 25th edition
The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) returns once again to the Cannes Film Festival with an exclusive edition of its Arab Cinema Magazine, covering key topics shaping the Arab film industry and relevant to filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts across the region. This 25th edition highlights Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute (DFI) and recipient of the sixth…
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THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! wins Best Feature at Beirut Women and Best Screenplay at Malmö
Palestinian director Laila Abbas’ THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! notably took home two back-to-back awards, winning Best Fiction Feature at the eighth Beirut International Women Film Festival (April 27th – May 3rd), as well as Best Screenplay at Sweden’s 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival (April 29th – May 5th). THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! is a sister-heist comedy…
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THE MIRACLE OF LIFE to world premiere at Beirut International Women Film Festival
Marking its debut on the festival circuit, Sabrine Khoury’s short experimental documentary THE MIRACLE OF LIFE will hold its world premiere as part of the 8th Beirut International Women Film Festival’s Short Experimental Competition from April 27th to May 3rd. The film follows the emotional and physical journey of a Palestinian mother-to-be in the Netherlands. Through intimate reflections, she confronts…
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