Advertisement Close

Arab Filmmakers

Hany Abu Assad: Man of Many Firsts

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

Venice: Final Cut Throws Spotlight on African, Arab Filmmakers

SOURCE: VARIETY BY: CHRISTOPHER VOURLIAS Moroccan villagers doing battle with a rapacious mining company, armed only with poems and songs. Four aging Sudanese filmmakers looking to inspire a love of cinema in their countrymen. A celebrated South African poet living out his final days on a mental journey into his own past after being diagnosed … Continued

2 Results (Page 1 of 1)