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Updates on new projects, film festivals, sales, box office and new releases.
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Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History
Al-Takdir staff
Mo Harawe
Somali cinema
The Village Next to Paradise

Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History

When 'The Village Next to Paradise' bowed in Un Certain Regard, Mo Harawe became the first Somali filmmaker to compete at Cannes.
Al-Takdir staff
Amr Gamal
Asmae El Moudir

‘The Mother of All Lies’ wins Malmö Arab Film Festival

Other big winners include Amr Gamal's Yemeni drama 'The Burdened', Lina Soualem's 'Bye Bye Tiberias' and Kaouther Ben Hania's 'Four Daughters'.
Al-Takdir staff
Marrakech International Film Festival
Omar Hilal
Voy voy voy

Advertising Vet Omar Hilal Talks Foreign Oscar Nom in Marrakech For Debut Feature Voy!Voy!Voy!

Hilal’s comedy opened in Egypt in September holding the number one spot at the box office for two months
Al-Takdir staff
Film Clinic
Mohamed Hefzy

3 Film Clinic movies head to the Oscars

The films highlight Arab women’s roles and the challenges they face with regard to issues of identity, environment and personal freedom.
Al-Takdir staff
Goodbye Julia
Sudan
Sudan Oscar submission

‘Goodbye Julia’ named Sudan’s official submission for 96th Academy Awards®

The film world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Freedom Prize.
Al-Takdir staff
Ahmed Al Mulla
Saudi Film Festival

The Saudi Film Festival’s Visionary Founder Looks Forward

Over nine editions, the dream of a film festival in Saudi Arabia has become a reality.
Al-Takdir staff