Davide Abbatescianni

Film review: Lofti Achour’s debut feature is a raw yet empathetic tale inspired by the tragic events in the Sidi Bouzid governorate in 2015

Film review: Hasan Oswald's film explores the harrowing journey of Mediha, a Yazidi survivor confronting the trauma inflicted by the Islamic State.

Film review: Acclaimed Turkish director Zeki Demirkubuz presents a charming portrayal of the aftermath of a broken arranged engagement.

Film review: Muhannad Lamin’s debut feature is a deeply intimate account of the 2011 revolution and its aftermath.

Film review: Yosr Gasmi and Mauro Mazzocchi’s documentary boasts two compelling protagonists, but risks losing its focus while chasing high-brow aesthetics.

Film review: Fidel Devkota’s sophomore feature boasts a decent concept but it is also a slow-burn drama that sorely lacks tension.

Film review: Nehir Tuna’s debut feature zooms in on fourteen-year-old Ahmet, who has been sent by his recently converted father to an Islamic dormitory to learn Muslim values.

Film review: Men are barely visible in Ümran Safter’s new feature, but the male gaze is ubiquitous and overwhelming.

Film Review: Cyril Aris’ latest documentary follows the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosion through the eyes of a film crew working on Mounia Akl’s debut, Costa Brava, Lebanon.

One of the rare features produced in the Middle Eastern country, Amr Gamal’s sophomore film is a sombre tale about an Aden family facing the consequences of the civil war and an unexpected pregnancy.