A Deaf Boy’s Quest to Find His Voice in a Hearing World
In Edward Lovelace's new documentary, a refugee's handicap becomes a source of inspiration in the struggle for survival.
Film Reviews
The Majesty and Mystery of Nature: Ali Cherri’s Dam in Sudan
Karim Goury reviews Ali Cherri's haunting feature film The Dam, set in Sudan before the outbreak of the war this year.
The Refugees by the Lake, a Greek Migrant Story
Iason Athanasiadis reviews the film of a migrant story set in Greece that has just been nominated for 17 Greek Cinema Academy Awards.
The Alleys—Suspense and Scandal in East Amman
Janine AlHadidi reviews the gritty mystery thriller set in east Amman that has Jordanians talking.
Yallah Gaza! Presents the Case for Gazan Humanity
A new documentary on Gaza from Roland Nurier is touring France and screening in diverse film festivals worldwide.
Tel Aviv-Beirut, a Film on War, Love & Borders
Franco-Egyptian filmmaker Karim Goury reviews the new feature film from Franco-Israeli director Michael Boganim.
Interview with Michale Boganim, Director of Tel Aviv-Beirut
Karim Goury talks to the director of the new feature film on war, love and borders, Tel Aviv-Beirut.
Post-Revolution, Arab Cinema is Producing Dystopic Narratives
Viola Shafik has seen several post-thawra Arab features that convey a bleak and dystopian vision of the present.
The End of Innocence in Panah Panahi’s Hit the Road?
Bavand Karim finds that's Panah Panahi's feature is a prodigal debut from Iranian cinema’s latest auteur and son of Jafar Panahi.
The Story of Youssef Salem, Nominated for the Goncourt
Laëtitia Soula reviews the acidic new comedy from Baya Kasmi, which plays on the Rothian theme of intimate family confessions.
The Swimmers and the Mardini Sisters: a True Liberation Tale
Syrian British novelist Rana Haddad reviews the new feature film from Sally El Hoseini on Netflix.
Sexploitation or Cinematic Art? The Case of Abdellatif Kechiche
Film critic and historian Viola Shafik pillories cinematographic voyeurism.
Imprisoned Director Jafar Panahi’s No Bears
Critic Clive Bell reviews the latest feature from one of several Iranian filmmakers who languish in prison.
Love Has Everything to Do with Maryam Touzani’s The Blue Caftan
Melissa Chemam reviews the new taboo-busting feature film from Moroccan director Maryam Touzani.
You Resemble Me Deconstructs a Muslim Life That Ends Radically
We saw Dina Amer's debut feature film based on the life of Hasna Ait Boulahcen, yet another victim of Wahhabi/Salafi extremism.