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Arab World Independent Film Distribution Broken Down at Atlas Workshops

MARRAKECH — Netflix has been a welcome addition to the Middle East and North Africa region, boosting audience interest in independent films. What’s more, it has added momentum to a renewed interest in ...
Variety

‘Deaf,’ ‘DJ Ahmet,’ ‘Yunan’ Compete for Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films

A jury of 100 film critics from 16 Arabic-speaking countries have selected three finalists from 20 entries for this year’s Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films. The films are “Deaf” by Eva Libertad ...

Ameer Fakher Eldin’s ‘Yunan’ Wins Arab Critics’ Award for European Films at El Gouna Film Festival

Ameer Fakher Eldin ’s “Yunan” has won this year’s Arab Critics’ Award for European Films. The award, now in its seventh ...
Deadline.com

Vox Cinemas Unveils First Slate Of Original Arabic Films, Produced Under 25-Title, Five-Year Commitment

Toni El Massih, MD Director of Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, left, and Abdulaziz Almuzaini, CEO of Sirb Production and Myrkott Animation Studio Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Red Sea Film Fest: Regional Cinema Giant Vox Unveils First Slate of Arabic Features

The exhibitor has pledged to make 25 local originals over five years. By Alex Ritman U.K. Correspondent Vox Cinemas, the largest exhibitor across the Middle East, has used the Red Sea Film Festival in ...
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9 Arabic Films That Celebrate Culture and Storytelling

Arabic cinema is a powerful reflection of identity, tradition, and resilience. These 9 must-watch Arabic films that celebrate culture and storytelling are more than entertainment—they're emotional ...
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First Arabic Imax Film ‘Ambulance’ Set for Sequel, With Ibrahim Al Hajjaj Returning (EXCLUSIVE)

Popular Saudi Arabian actor and stand-up comic Ibrahim Al Hajjaj’s new comedy “Esaaf” (“Ambulance”) directed by British helmer Colin Teague (“Doctor Who,” “Torchwood”), is already set for a sequel ...
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Imax Opens First Location With Saudi Arabia’s Muvi, Sets Inaugural Arabic-Language Feature

Imax and Saudi Arabia’s Muvi Cinemas on Wednesday hosted a grand opening event for the new Imax location at Muvi Mall of Arabia in Jeddah. This is the first Imax location from Saudi’s largest ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Beach, Bedouins, and Infertility: Red Sea Film Fest Unveils Arab Spectacular Section Lineup

"Each film in the lineup offers a unique lens through which audiences can engage with the themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of modern life," organizers of the Saudi fest in Jeddah ...
Business Wire

Eros Media World and Arabia Pictures to Produce Three Films, Including an Arabic Remake of a Bollywood Superhit Film in Saudi

JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eros Media World PLC (“ErosMedia”, “Eros" or the “Company”) (NYSE: EMWP), a global Indian media and entertainment company and Arabia Pictures will ...
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First Arabic Imax Film ‘Ambulance' Set for Sequel, With Ibrahim Al Hajjaj Returning (EXCLUSIVE)

Popular Saudi Arabian actor and stand-up comic Ibrahim Al Hajjaj's new comedy "Ambulance," directed by British helmer Colin Teague ("Doctor Who," "Torchwood"), is already set for a sequel with the ...