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Qatar film festival highlights Palestinian voices, Gaza genocide

Qatar's annual Ajyal Film Festival kicked off over the weekend, and serves to highlight Palestinian voices from Gaza subject to war for over a year.

The New Arab Staff
18 November, 2024
Hussein Fahmy’s name has been trending on social media with pro-Palestine activists, hailing the move. [Getty]
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Cairo film festival to witness only local sponsors amid boycott

The New Arab
12 November, 2024
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LPFF 2024: A powerful platform of Palestinian resistance

The New Arab Staff

Sarah Khalil

07 November, 2024
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Reflections from the 2024 DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival

Swara Salih

Swara Salih

01 November, 2024
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The MENA films to watch out for in the 2025 Oscars race

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

31 October, 2024
The 28th edition of San Francisco's Arab Film Festival opened Thursday evening. [Brooke Anderson/TNA]
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Opening night at US Arab film festival draws large audience

Brooke Anderson
25 October, 2024
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Director Laila Abbas on her film Thank You for Banking With Us!

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Alexander Durie

17 October, 2024
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Sasha Nathwani on creating Last Swim, a coming-of-age film

The New Arab Staff

Armani Syed

11 October, 2024
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Films from Lebanon and Iran shine at the 2024 VIFF

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Hadani Ditmars

30 September, 2024
Javier Bardem attends the opening ceremony during the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival at Kursaal Donostia on September 20, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain
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Javier Bardem slams Israel's war crimes in Gaza at San Sebastian

The New Arab Staff
24 September, 2024
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Top MENA films to watch out for at the BFI London Film Festival

The New Arab Staff

Hanna Flint

23 September, 2024
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All The Mountains Give: The laborious lives & trade of Kolbars

Winthrop Rodgers

Winthrop Rodgers

20 September, 2024
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Ala Eddine Slim on creating alternate worlds through cinema

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

06 September, 2024
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Enriching cultural dialogue with Chicago Palestine Film Festival

George Iskander

George Iskander

18 June, 2024
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Insights and reflections from Muslim International Film Festival

The New Arab Staff

Hanna Flint

13 June, 2024
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Top 6 highlights at the 2024 Muslim International Film Festival

The New Arab Staff

Hanna Flint

30 May, 2024
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Muslim International Film Festival debuts amid Islamophobia rise

The New Arab Staff

Hanna Flint

24 May, 2024
Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival in Algeria
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Algeria's Palestine solidarity: A parallel struggle?

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Alexander Durie

14 May, 2024
Transcending stereotypes and shifting narratives in "Hollywood North"
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Fill the void: Canada spotlights melting pot of MENA cinema

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Hadani Ditmars

05 February, 2024
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BDS Tunisia calls for Marrakech festival boycott over Gaza

Basma El Atti
28 November, 2023
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Storm brews at Cannes over divisive Johnny Depp comeback

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 May, 2023