Arab films

Egyptian film ‘Hamel al-Lakab’ chosen as closing film at Sweden’s Malmö Arab Film Festival
Culture

Egyptian film ‘Hamel al-Lakab’ chosen as closing film at Sweden’s Malmö Arab Film Festival

The Egyptian comedy film “Hamel al-Lakab” (The Title Holder) has been chosen as the closing film of Sweden’s Malmö Arab…
War, famine and fear: Yemeni cinema fights back
Culture

War, famine and fear: Yemeni cinema fights back

  On opening night, Yemeni director Amr Gamal held his breath to see if anyone would turn up for his…
“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards
Culture

“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards

  The Arab Cinema Festival (ACF) which ran from 28 June to 8 July, proved yet another opportunity for Egyptian…
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
Art news

Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival

The Egyptian film Eshtebak (Clash) won awards for best scenario and directing at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, during a ceremony…
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Cinema/TV

Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival

DOHA - The third Doha Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with the US$55 million production “Black Gold,” a co-production…
3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution
Cinema/TV

3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution

The Arab Shorts Film Festival began as a one-time event in 2009, but caught on strongly enough that this Thursday…
Back to top button