Arab filmmaker

Hany Abu Assad: Man of Many Firsts

April 7, 2021

By Areeb Zuaiter

By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer At the turn of the 21st century, Palestinian cinema began gradually departing from the political language of the cinema of the revolution. And at the beginning of our current century, a fresh Palestinian cinema matured and acquired its transnational status. One of the most significant names associated with this … Continued

Stop Portraying Arab Women as Victims, Leading Saudi Filmmaker Says

January 24, 2019

By Ani Karapetyan

SOURCE: CNBC BY: NATASHA TURAK Haifaa Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s first female filmmaker, was honored this week with the WEF’s Crystal Award as an “exceptional cultural leader” and a force for positive change. “Whether it’s coming from the region, or internationally, I really enjoy portraying strong female protagonists, women who don’t see themselves as victims,” al-Mansour … Continued

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