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Mohannad Al-Bakri dreams “of never making another political film” at Carthage
After more than 20 years, JANIN JENIN screened in the presence of its director at the 35th Carthage International Film Festival to wide audience acclaim. Sticking around for a post-screening Q&A, Al-Bakri talked about how not much has changed in the two decades between his two documentaries while sharing his hopes and dreams for the future. “I dream of the…
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THE VANISHING holds packed screening at Marrakech International Film Festival
The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (Nov 29th to December 7th) featured a stunning full-house Arab World premiere of the Tunisian-French feature drama THE VANISHING. The film tackles themes of identity, self-erasure, alienation, and violence, captivating audiences with its poignant storytelling as they embarked on an emotional journey alongside some of the actors Sammy Lechea and…
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SUDAN, REMEMBER US and THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! win at Doha’s Ajyal Film Festival
Hind Meddeb’s SUDAN, REMEMBER US and Palestinian director Laila Abbas’ latest feature THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! won the Ajyal Audience Award and the Bader Best Feature Film Award, respectively, at the closing ceremony of this year’s Ajyal Film Festival in Doha, Qatar. The festival ran from the 16th to the 23rd of November. SUDAN, REMEMBER US is…
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THE DEER’S TOOTH earns Special Mention for Best Palestinian Film at 45th Cairo International Film Festival
With a story from the heart of the Dheisheh Camp, Saif Hammash’s Palestinian short THE DEER’S TOOTH has won a Special Mention and a certificate of appreciation for the director as part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation States Broadcasting Union awards for Best Palestinian Film at the just-concluded 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF). The film screened as part…
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THE FIRST DINNER marks its debut at the 10th Asian World Film Festival
Palestinian director Thekra Makalde’s ambitious short film THE FIRST DINNER is set to have its world premiere at the 10th Asian World Film Festival, running from November 13th to 21st, where it will be competing in the Short Film Competition. The winner of this year’s Short Film Competition is set to receive a Panavision camera package valued at $15,000. Notably,…
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BORN A CELEBRITY makes waves on the festival circuit with Arab world premiere at CIFF and world premiere at Asian World Film Festival
In Conjunction with its world premiere at the 10th Asian World Film Festival, Palestinian director Luay Awwad’s comedy short film BORN A CELEBRITY is set to hold its Arab World premiere as part of the Spotlight on Palestinian Cinema Section of the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, running from November 13th to the 22nd at the Cairo Opera House. BORN…
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SAMIA to Arab World premiere at 45th Cairo International Film Festival
Continuing its impressive run on the festival circuit, Yasemin Şamdereli’s sports drama SAMIA is set to hold its Arab World premiere as part of the International Panorama Program at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival, running from November 13th to 22nd at the Cairo Opera House. SAMIA is based on the true story of Samia Yusuf Omar, whose journey inspired…
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Two MAD Films win acclaimed prizes at the International Mediterranean Film Festival in Montpellier
MAD Shorts VIBRATIONS FROM GAZA and AFTER THE SUN made waves at the French town of Montpellier after winning two awards and receiving a special mention, respectively, at the latest edition of the Cinémed Mediterranean Film Festival. Directors Rehab Nazzal and Rayane Mcirdi have showcased their impressive merit by telling two distinct stories from the Arab World. The first of…
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Five MAD short films garner awards at the Bahrain Film Festival
Running from November 3rd to the 7th, the Bahrain Film Festival screened five ambitious short films — PALESTINE ISLANDS, MADE FOR BEAUTY USED FOR UGLINESS, FORSAKEN, In BETWEEN, and BETWEEN A MOTHER’S FEET — each of which won one or several awards at the event’s closing ceremony. Jaffer Al Baqali’s MADE FOR BEAUTY USED FOR UGLINESS won Best Director; Best…
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Maha Haj’s UPSHOT showered with praise and laurels ahead of its Arab World premiere
After successfully premiering worldwide at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, where it won the Golden Pardino Award, Maha Haj’s poignant Palestinian short UPSHOT will now have its Arab World premiere at the seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) — running from October 24th to November 1st — where it will be competing in the Official Short Film…
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