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
Netflix Celebrates Arab Cinema
We are thrilled to share how Netflix celebrates Arab Cinema! When we launched the Arab Film and Media Institute in 2017, one of our vision goals was to ensure that our established and award-winning luminaries took their rightful place in the film industry’s pantheon of celebrated films. Today, we are
20 Arab Directors On Why They Made Their Films
These Arab directors - whose work will play at AFF2021 - explain why they made their films and their personal connections to them. Filmmaking is much more than a job - it is a labor of love and persistence, and a single project can often take years to complete. Get
Arab Films at Venice and TIFF 2021
Two of the year's biggest film festivals, the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the 78th Venice Film Festival (or La Biennale), recently revealed their full lineups. And if you’re here, you know we’re about to fill you in on the Arab films that have been selected! Discover all
Arab Films at Palm Springs ShortFest 2021
The largest short film festival in the United States, Palm Springs International ShortFest, is happening this week! The festival is being held from June 22-28 in-person, following COVID-19 safety protocols. They selected fourteen Arab short films for this year’s lineup. Film still from Al-Sit Al-Sit by Suzannah
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Arab Film Series Online: THERE IS SALT AND BREAD BETWEEN US
