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Updates on new projects, film festivals, sales, box office and new releases.
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Lights, Camera, Culture: How Melita Toscan du Plantier Transformed Marrakech into a Global Film Destination
Al-Takdir staff
Arab cinema
Marrakech
Marrakech International Film Festival
Melita Toscan du Plantier

Lights, Camera, Culture: How Melita Toscan du Plantier Transformed Marrakech into a Global Film Destination

In the vibrant heart of Morocco, where ochre-colored walls meet azure skies, Melita Toscan du Plantier has orchestrated a cinematic revolution.
Al-Takdir staff

Hamzah Jamjoom: Bridging Cultures through Saudi Cinema

As Saudi Arabia’s film industry continues to grow, Hamzah Jamjoom is playing a part in shaping its future
Al-Takdir staff
Cairo Int. Film Festival
Palestine
Yousri Nasrallah

The Return of the Cairo International Film Festival

200 miles from the Egypt-Gaza border, the city on the Nile prepares its festival comeback.
Al-Takdir staff
2024 selections
Cairo Int. Film Festival
Project market

Cairo Film Connection reveals line up of 18 projects from 10 countries

CFC is part of Cairo Industry Days and serves as a platform for discussions, networking, workshops, and panels aimed at highlighting and supporting Arab talent.
Al-Takdir staff
Location filming
The UAE

Filming in the UAE

The UAE has become a major shooting destination for international producers.
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