Queer Arab Films to Watch During Pride Month [Updated for 2023]
It's June, which means it's LGBTQ Pride Month! This is a time to celebrate people of all sexual orientations and genders. Here at AFMI, we are of course celebrating by watching movies. People are often surprised to learn that queer Arab films and filmmakers openly exist, but they most certainly
Arab Films at Cannes 2023
Just by looking at this year’s lineup for the Cannes Film Festival, 2023 is proving to be a promising year for Arab cinema. Running from May 16 to the 27, the prestigious festival is just around the corner, and we’re here as always to report on all the features and
Banat El Hara at Arab Women in the Arts
As part of the 2023 Arab Women in the Arts showcase, we are featuring an art show entitled Banat El Hara. Each night we have something different planned, make sure to check out the program. Banat El Hara, which translates to ‘Women of the Neighborhood,” is an exhibition by Arab
The Life & Career of Annemarie Jacir
Every year for our annual Arab Women in the Arts showcase, we choose one talented filmmaker as our highlighted artist whose work we discuss, celebrate and showcase as our opening night event. This year's artist is the incredibly talented Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir. Her debut feature film, Salt of this
Arab Films at the Berlinale 2023
Coming hot off the heals of Sundance and the Rotterdam comes our next major international festival, the Berlinale. The 73rd edition takes place February 16-26 in Berlin, Germany. There is a strong selection of Arab Films at Berlinale 2023, and art. Check them out below: Film still from Al
Arab Films at Sundance & Rotterdam 2023
Our dearest blog readers - Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off 2023 by sharing with you all of the incredible Arab films being showcased at the very first major film festivals of the year, Sundance Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam...with a little bonus look
Inspiring Sports Documentaries to Watch After the World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup just wrapped, with Argentina taking home the golden trophy–and for the first time in the history of the tournament, the Moroccan national team reached the semi-finals, becoming the first African nation to do so and opening the door for eleven more African nations to qualify
The 2022 Arab Film Festival Award Winners!
The 2022 Arab Film Festival has finally concluded, and what a ride it has been! This is our second year back in-person in San Francisco, and we're so grateful to each and every one of the fantastic filmmakers, partners, sponsors and fans who made our 26th year so special. We
19 Reasons To Go To The 26th Arab Film Festival (part 3)
Welcome to the last and third installment of our blog series 19 Reasons To Go To The 26th Arab Film Festival. Catch up with Part 1 and Part 2. AFF2022 opens on Friday November 11th and runs through November 20th. Ready for reasons 13 through 19? Let's go! 13. A
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Cousins (2023) + Sirens (2022)
