Film Reviews

“The Translator” Brings the Syrian Dilemma to the Big Screen

“The Translator” Brings the Syrian Dilemma to the Big Screen

Jordan Elgrably reviews the recent feature film from directors Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf.

7 FEBRUARY 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
“Europa,” Iraq’s Entry in the 94th annual Oscars, Frames Epic Refugee Struggle

“Europa,” Iraq’s Entry in the 94th annual Oscars, Frames Epic Refugee Struggle

Thomas Dallal reviews Haider Rashid's new feature film, "Europa," Iraq’s foreign feature film entry to the upcoming 94th...

15 JANUARY 2022 • By Angeles Espinosa
Victims of Discrimination Never Forget in The Forgotten Ones

Victims of Discrimination Never Forget in The Forgotten Ones

TMR reviews a film on discrimination in Israel and the original Jews of the Middle East and North...

1 NOVEMBER 2021 • By Jordan Elgrably
Will Love Triumph in the Midst of Gaza’s 14-Year Siege?

Will Love Triumph in the Midst of Gaza’s 14-Year Siege?

Jordan Elgrably reviews the new film from the Nasser brothers, starring Hiam Abbass and Salim Daw.

11 OCTOBER 2021 • By Jordan Elgrably
Muhammad Malas, Syria’s Auteur, is the subject of a Film Biography

Muhammad Malas, Syria’s Auteur, is the subject of a Film Biography

Rana Asfour reviews a documentary by Nezar Andary on the Syrian auteur filmmaker, Muhammad Malas.

10 JANUARY 2021 • By TMR
Threading the Needle: Najwa Najjar’s “Between Heaven and Earth”

Threading the Needle: Najwa Najjar’s “Between Heaven and Earth”

Ammiel Alcalay reviews writer/director Najwa Najjar's third feature film—"part road movie, part mystery, part thriller."

14 DECEMBER 2020 • By Rayyan Al-Shawaf
American Sniper—a Botched Film That Demonizes Iraqis

American Sniper—a Botched Film That Demonizes Iraqis

Is it too much to ask that a movie set during the Second Gulf War convey something meaningful...

1 MARCH 2015 • By Jordan Elgrably
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