When attempting to break into a nascent film industry, many filmmakers place their bets in tried and tested formats. Family dramas, romantic comedies, action thrillers. But, in the Arab region, where ...

MARRAKECH — Netflix has been a welcome addition to the Middle East and North Africa region, boosting audience interest in independent films. What’s more, it has added momentum to a renewed interest in ...

A jury of 100 film critics from 16 Arabic-speaking countries have selected three finalists from 20 entries for this year’s Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films. The films are “Deaf” by Eva Libertad ...

Arabic cinema is a powerful reflection of identity, tradition, and resilience. These 9 must-watch Arabic films that celebrate culture and storytelling are more than entertainment—they're emotional ...

The Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival’s Cinemed industry section has teamed up with Beirut-based cultural nonprofit Aflamuna on a new initiative, under which 10 film and doc projects from a wide ...

If they’re not being banned in the Middle East's biggest market (where there are rumors even 'Barbie' potentially isn't safe from censors), studio tentpoles are being muscled out of the box office, ...

In what amounts to a milestone for the Middle East, Imax has announced plans to release its first-ever Arabic-language feature film. It's a comedy titled "Ambulance" led by Saudi star Ibrahim Hajjaj, ...

Held at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, the 13th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival starts April 12 and runs through April 21. Rami Younis is the co-director of “Lyd,” the closing ...