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              Arab cinema

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              Soad Hosny in Amira Hoby Ana (Amira My Love) in 1974. Photo: OSN
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              Soad Hosny: Remembering the Cinderella of Arab cinema

              Film & TVJune 21, 2024
              The 1970s featured a diverse range of films attempting to make sense of a new Arab identity. From left: Awdat al ibn al dal (Return of the Prodigal Son), Iskanderija... lih? (Alexandria... Why?) and Al Ard (The Land). Photo: ONCIC / MISR International Films /Egyptian General Foundation for Cinema and Television

              Ten must-watch Arabic films from the 1970s

              Film & TVJune 01, 2024
              Sudanese film Goodbye Julia won the award for Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay. Photo: Station Films

              Goodbye Julia wins big at Critics Awards for Arab Films

              CultureMay 19, 2024
              Nour Al Ghandour's Honeymoonish is a Netflix sensation. Photo: Getty Images

              Netflix star Nour Al Ghandour: 'Audiences need uplifting films'

              Film & TVMay 19, 2024
              Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous prelude to South Sudan's 2011 secession, Goodbye Julia has garnered acclaim. Photo: Station Films

              Goodbye Julia leads nominations for Critics Awards for Arab Films

              CultureApril 25, 2024
              epa10631448 Jury member, Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, on the opening day, 16 May 2023. The festival runs from 16 to 27 May. EPA-EFE/Mike Coppola / POOL *** Local Caption *** CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Jury President Ruben �stlund attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

              Meet the 15 breakout Arab filmmakers of 2024

              Arts & CultureDecember 27, 2023
              The new service which launched in February offers silent films in sign language. Photo: Cinema Deaf

              Challenge for streaming service aimed at the hearing impaired

              Film & TVDecember 19, 2023
              The Cello is directed by Darren Bousman, of the Saw franchise. Photo: Rozam Media

              The Cello brings a distinctly Saudi flavour to the horror genre

              Film & TVSeptember 14, 2023
              Afef Ben Mahmoud writes, directs and stars in Backstage, which follows a dance group during an ill-fated tour in Morocco. Photo: Lycia Productions

              Dark side of dance and Arab taboos bring light to Venice

              Film & TVSeptember 09, 2023
              The Swimmers actress Nathalie Issa takes the lead role as Nayla. Photo: Other Stories

              From lectures to the Lido, student's film goes to Venice

              Film & TVSeptember 08, 2023
              Behind The Mountains features a man who takes his son on a journey through the Tunisian wilderness. Photo: Metafora Production

              Mohamed Ben Attia on his new film Behind The Mountains

              Film & TVSeptember 07, 2023
              The premiere of the Saudi film Hajjan is among the festival highlights. Photo: Ithra

              Tiff 2023 opens with strong Arab representation

              Film & TVSeptember 07, 2023
              Hiam Abbass, left, and her daughter Lina Soualem in Deir Hanna. Photo: Beall Productions

              Succession star's daughter puts Palestinian plight in focus

              Film & TVSeptember 06, 2023
              Behind the Mountains, directed by Tunisian auteur Mohamed Ben Attia, premiers at the Venice Film Festival this year. Photo: Luxbox

              Rise of Arab talent under the spotlight at Venice Film Festival

              CultureSeptember 05, 2023
              Lebanese actress Marilyn Naaman was awarded for her lead role in Mother Valley. AFP Photo

              Amman International Film Festival reveals winners of Black Iris Awards

              Arts & CultureAugust 23, 2023
              Rushdy Abaza and Soad Hosny in the 1966 romantic comedy Too Young For Love. Photo: Madiha Yousry

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              Film & TVAugust 20, 2023
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