Undead princesses, murderous mermaids and scarecrow-based folk horror. We place new supernatural drama A House in Jerusalem within the rich tapestry of horror and fantasy films from the Arab world.
Director Mohamed Kordofani’s debut feature ‘Goodbye Julia’ made history last month by becoming the first Sudanese film to compete in the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. The film made its world premiere as part of the festival’s Un Certain Regard section, dedicated to alternative cinema and young talents, where it received a standing ovation and
The sixth edition of the Cairo Cinema Days festival otherwise known as Ayam Al Qahera Al-Cineme’ya hosted by local art-house cinema Zawya, is currently showcasing independent films from across the Arab world. The festival aims to highlight the independent Arab productions with influences reverberating through the industry, from 17 May until 10 June.
Artist and filmmaker Ali Cherri builds a beguiling tension between the real and symbolic in the story of Maher, an exploited bricklayer working on the Merowe dam.