Arab Films at Cannes 2022
Film festival season is in full swing: explore the new Arab films
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
The History of Sudanese Cinema
The history of Sudanese cinema is like that of many other SWANA
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Queer Arab Films to Watch During Pride Month [Updated for 2022]
It's June, which means it's LGBTQ Pride Month! This is a time to celebrate people of all sexual orientations and
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
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
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
Netflix Celebrates Arab Cinema
We are thrilled to share how Netflix celebrates Arab Cinema! When we launched the Arab Film and Media Institute in
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
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