But better support is still needed for those in the Middle East who are trying to make quality films. SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: NANA ASFOUR Since Rami Malek’s eloquent acceptance speech for the best actor award at the Oscars last Sunday, in which he talked about his Egyptian roots, social media has been abuzz with Arab pride. … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: FAISAL SALAH In the award’s competitive history, only one winner has come from the Arab world Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum has broken new ground for Arab female filmmakers with its Oscars nod for Best Foreign Language Film. But in doing so, it has also entered into a rather exclusive club of films from the … Continued
SOURCE: REUTERS BEIRUT (Reuters) – Tuesday’s Oscar nomination for the Lebanese film “Capernaum”, praised for its depiction of poverty in the slums of Beirut, is a “huge victory” for the street children who acted in it, according to director Nadine Labaki. The nomination of a Lebanese picture for the Best Foreign Language Film award for … Continued
SOURCE: ABOUT HER BY: ROULA ALLAM Nadine Labaki recently became the first Arab female filmmaker to make an Oscars shortlist. Her film, “Capharnaüm,” was included in the list for the Best Foreign Language film category. While 87 countries submitted entries for the category, just nine films made the cut. And her feat could lead Labaki, … Continued
SOURCE: AL ARABIYA 48 years have passed since the Algerian film “Z,” the only Arab film, received an Oscar award for best foreign film and best montage. In 1970, American actor Clint Eastwood and Claudia Cardinal, the famous Italian actress, announced Algeria’s win. It was received by Ahmed Rashdi, on behalf of the production department … Continued
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