A short documentary that follows the inspirational and extraordinary life of Tunisian blogger and activist Lina Ben Mhenni.
1 MAY 2026 • By Amie Williams
An unorthodox family forged by crisis, three African women living together in Tunis, shelters a young shipwreck survivor.
27 MARCH 2026 • By Karim Goury
A new Palestinian drama set in 1948, 1978, 1988, and 2022 sets aside Zionist myths and recognizes historical...
5 MARCH 2026 • By Jordan Elgrably
Hasan Hadi delivers a remarkable neorealist fable about childhood, obedience, and survival under dictatorship.
6 FEBRUARY 2026 • By Alex Demyanenko
Kamal Aljafari's new-old film historicizes Gaza in its demise.
30 JANUARY 2026 • By Jim Quilty
Bakri's life and roles unfolded as a powerful kind of metatheatre, elevating him to the status of a...
2 JANUARY 2026 • By Hadani Ditmars
The Voice of Hind Rajab turns one child’s plea from Gaza into a stark reflection on empathy, bureaucracy,...
19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Alex Demyanenko
Alex Demyanenko argues there is a better film trying to break free — the urgency is real, even...
12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Alex Demyanenko
From classic noir to chilling psychological thriller, these ten films encapsulate the cinematographic experience of NOIR.
5 DECEMBER 2025 • By TMR
In this prize-winning documentary from Iran, resistance is not a single victory, but a long and grueling journey.
28 NOVEMBER 2025 • By Alex Demyanenko
Karim Goury reviews the Iranian film, "My Favorite Cake," a celebration of love in the twilight of life,...
17 JANUARY 2025 • By Karim Goury
A bleak and sobering account for those who may still have wanted to believe in the enlightening power...
4 OCTOBER 2024 • By Viola Shafik