Ben Hania obtained the full 70-minute recording from the Red Crescent, spoke with Hind’s mother and rescuers, and crafted a script centered on silence, fear and the agonising wait for ...
Panahi will receive the award during the opening ceremony of BIFF’s 30th edition, which runs September 17–26, 2025.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
Together, these four films underscore the diversity and strength of contemporary Arab and African cinema, bringing socially resonant stories to a global audience.
Written and directed by Mo Harawe, the film is centred on a family in a Somali village navigating life between hardship and hope.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
Writer-director Mahdi Fleifel’s second feature follows two immigrants in Athens as they struggle by any means necessary to escape their circumstances.
Each 24-minute episode is hosted by Arva Ahmed, founder of Frying Pan Adventures.
The film is written, directed, shot and edited by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi.
Following their world premieres at Un Certain Regard – Cannes 2025, both films are now heading to Yerevan.
The production firm will also present two of its movies at Locarno, namely 'Costa Brava, Lebanon' and 'Memory Box'.
'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany and Portugal, with additional support from Qatar and Jordan.
The film will also be released in theaters across Morocco shortly after its Casablanca premiere.
Saudi Arabia is grooming AlUla into a premier global destination for film production, combining state-of-the-art facilities with its unique cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. In conversation with Vijaya Cherian, Zaid ...
The accolades come at a pivotal time for Saudi Arabia, where cultural and creative industries are undergoing rapid evolution.
The film will be screened alongside two other MAD films titles: 'Ghost Trail' and 'Samia'.
This year, AIFF has added the Black Iris Award for Best Non-Arab Film to its lineup of honours.
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence.
The film is made in association with Missing Piece Films, Working Barn Productions, Maiden Voyage Pictures and Spark Features.
'It Was Just An Accident' is Iranian auteur Panahi’s first film since his release from prison in Iran in February 2023 after seven months’ incarceration.
The political thriller follows a former prisoner who abducts the man he believes was his torturer, sparking a tense moral struggle among fellow dissidents over whether to seek vengeance or ...
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The film is being sold internationally by Films Boutique, with UTA handling North American rights.
By joining forces, the two entities plan to create new avenues for funding, development, production, and distribution of Iraqi stories.
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
During the event, CDF announced a significant expansion of its role in supporting film projects, introducing a comprehensive financial excellence framework.
The masterclass will be conducted in Persian with simultaneous English translation.
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival’s Director of International Programming for four years.
Set for completion in 2025, the facility will feature two sound stages and a high-tech virtual production unit using Sony’s latest screen technology.
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognise the intersection of creativity, tech and business.
Asharq Documentary unveils a star-studded lineup of critically acclaimed documentaries — streaming for the first time with Arabic subtitles, on Asharq NOW.
Productions that spend over $10m and incorporate elements of Jordanian culture are eligible for the full 45% rebate.
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Baltyuor was the first head of Ithra Cinema and the first CEO of the Saudi Film Council.
The Saudi pavilion will host a booth for private production and distribution companies to enhance their global visibility and showcase collaboration and investment opportunities.
Tunisian film 'Promised Sky', supported by Red Sea Film Foundation, has been selected to open this year’s Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.
The film draws inspiration from actual events in Tunisia, where sub-Saharan migrants faced a wave of hostility in the media and on the streets, resulting in violence, unjust detentions and ...
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian Pavilion will host a series of insightful panel discussions, addressing key aspects of filmmaking and industry trends.
The new facility will house MBC offices, advanced filming studios and an immersive visitor experience centre.
This year’s winners will be revealed during a ceremony on May 17 in Cannes.
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
Through a series of panels, awards and networking events, the ACC will showcase the depth of Arab cinema, delve into major industry developments across the MENA region, and encourage global ...
Previously, the film was chosen to take part in the Cairo Film Connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
'The Village Next to Paradise', a Cannes-selected poetic drama by Mo Harawe, centred on a family in a Somali village navigating life between hardship and hope.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
The pavilion will serve as a hub for industry professionals, hosting curated panel discussions, high-level networking sessions and a range of cinematic activations.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
Qumra 2025 has welcomed accomplished industry professionals from 50 nations to provide constructive feedback during one-on-one sessions and specially curated industry consultations
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
Filmmakers will present their projects to leading industry professionals, competing for a $10474 prize and post-production assistance.
Binoche had her first major role in André Téchiné's 'Rendez-vous', which premiered in Cannes in 1985.
Shawky will oversee the jury while also serving as a judge for the films in the international competition.
Ahead of its premiere in Cannes 2024, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison by Iranian authorities.
She has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022.
After starring a number of Tunisian productions, Hend's breakthrough was through 'Muzakirat Murahiqua' (A Teenager's Diary) that was considered the most controversial film in 2002.
The AlUla Studios complex is a full-service facility that includes a 30,000-square-foot soundstage, a backlot, production support buildings, workshops, warehouses, a recording studio, and training and rehearsal spaces.
