Bakri's life and roles unfolded as a powerful kind of metatheatre, elevating him to the status of a national hero.
02 JANUARY 2026 • By Hadani Ditmars
With the Ghassaniya, a renovated theatre in Homs, a devastated Syrian community continues to rebuild after years of civil war.
02 JANUARY 2026 • By Iason Athanasiadis
In two recent developments, Amal Ghandour sees a comical comeuppance and hints of change on the political horizon.
02 JANUARY 2026 • By Amal Ghandour
In this Christmas story, we encounter an unexpected family gathering, consisting of two cast-off sons and two repentant mothers.
19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Ioanna Karystiani
James Baldwin's Turkish exile, a lesser-told chapter in his life, offered safety, privacy, and most importantly, a creative rebirth.
19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Öykü Tekten
Amal Ghandour reflects on a 2025 rich with tragedy, disappointment, and political smoke and mirrors.
19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Amal Ghandour
Since the '60s, Nevhiz's art has ranged from depictions of systemic violence against Turkey’s left to intimate explorations of existential turmoil.
12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Selin Tamtekin
Alex Demyanenko argues there is a better film trying to break free — the urgency is real, even when the vehicle falls short.
12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Alex Demyanenko
The Marrakesh African Book Festival (FLAM) challenges a western-focused discourse, foregrounding African writers.
12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Lulu Norman
In her column, Amal Ghandour ruminates on Lebanese poet Nadia Tueni and the director who filmed her, Maroun Baghdadi.
05 DECEMBER 2025 • By Amal Ghandour
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
Through her photos, Silva reveals the extent of the violence dealt by deep, historic fractures in Palestinian land.
28 NOVEMBER 2025 • By Jelena Sofronijevic
