Arab Films to Watch Out For in Fall 2022
As summer comes to a close, we rounded up some of the best Arab films to watch out for in Fall 2022! September is the time for some of the world’s biggest film festivals–the Toronto International Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the New York Film Festival–and there are plenty
Celebrating Arab Americans in Television
While Arab Americans have long been absent from both silver and small screens, there seems to be more and more exciting shows, stars and creators on the rise in recent years, ready to bring their stories to life. In light of the reveal of this year’s Emmy nominations, let’s take
Randa Chahal Sabbag – Arab Women in the Arts
This year's Arab Women in the Arts program highlights Lebanese director Randa Chahal Sabbag's work. Her feature film, Civilized People, kickstarts our annual 5 days of celebration of Arab women who have excelled in and revolutionized all forms of artistic expression. The reason I chose to feature Randa Chahal Sabbag
Arab Films at Cannes 2022
Film festival season is in full swing: explore the new Arab films playing at Cannes 2022! For the past month the Cannes Film Festival has been unveiling their official lineup of films, here are the upcoming films from the Arab world. Arab Films at Cannes 2022: Features The Cannes Film
Interview with Hany Abu Assad, Writer & Director of Huda’s Salon
AFMI's Director of Film Programming, Yasmina Tawil, sat down with Hany Abu-Assad to discuss his newest film, Huda's Salon, which opens in U.S. theaters and online on March 4th. Born in Nazareth 1961, Hany Abu-Assad turned to filmmaking after working for several years as an airplane engineer in The Netherlands.
The History of Sudanese Cinema
The history of Sudanese cinema is like that of many other SWANA nations, too long determined by the lasting effects of colonialism, political unrest, and public suppression. Yet, nonetheless, it reveals the resiliency of SWANA societies and the richness of our cultures and experiences. A retracing of the history of
Romantic Arab Films to Watch on Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from AFMI! Whether you have a valentine this year or not, today’s the day to celebrate love and romance. What better way to do that than to watch a movie? Plan a night with a loved one and watch one of these romantic Arab films. Film
Arab Films at the Berlinale 2022
Berlinale 2022 is upon us! The 72nd edition of the international film festival is set to being on February 10th and run through the 20th in Berlin, Germany. As the excitement mounts, learn more below about the Arab films at the Berlinale 2022, all chosen to be a part of
Interview with Filmmaker Murad Abu Eisheh
AFMI's Director of Film Programming, Yasmina Tawil, recently sat down with Murad Abu Eisheh, the filmmaker behind the Oscar shortlisted film short film Tala'vision. Born in Jordan in 1992, Murad Abu Eisheh earned his bachelor degree in Design and Visual Communications with a focus on filmmaking from the German Jordanian
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