Tag: Middle East cinema
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Mohammad Bakri dies at 72, Palestinian actor and filmmaker
Tribute to a filmmaker who bridged cultures The world of Middle Eastern cinema is mourning the loss of Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who died at 72. Across decades, Bakri built a body of work that sought to illuminate Palestinian life, culture, and identity through a lens that spoke to audiences in both…
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Zahraa Ghandour’s Flana Marks a Historic Moment for Iraqi Women
Overview: A Milestone for Iraqi Voices The Cairo International Film Festival welcomed a powerful new voice from Iraq this year with the documentary Flana by Zahraa Ghandour. After making its world premiere in Toronto, the film found a second home in Cairo, where it was presented as part of a program that foregrounds documentary voices…
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Three Palestinian Films Compete for Oscar Voters’ Attention
Palestinian cinema and the Oscar spotlight For decades, Palestinian storytelling has traveled from intimate living rooms to global film festivals, earning a foothold in international cinema. The Palestinian Ministry of Culture and a resilient film community have submitted works to the Academy’s Best Foreign Language Film category since 2003, with notable recognition in 2006 and…
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Three Palestinian Films Compete for Oscar Voters’ Attention
Palestinian cinema reaches for a broader stage For decades, Palestinian cinema has carved out a resilient voice in world cinema, turning intimate stories into powerful statements about place, memory, and resilience. As the Academy considers its annual slate of international features, Palestine continues to submit films that strive to balance personal narratives with broad, human…