Mastodawn

Rediscover Wadjda (2012) — a groundbreaking Saudi coming-of-age film by Haifaa al‑Mansour. Tender, bold, and full of heart; a must-watch for world cinema lovers. Catch this inspiring story on PeerTube and celebrate Arab filmmaking! #Wadjda #HaifaaAlMansour #SaudiCinema #ArabCinema #IndependentFilm #WorldCinema #PeerTube #Arabic
https://peertube.becycle.com/videos/watch/1669751f-2a8d-4eef-95f3-0c563e5709a7

Wadjda - 2012

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Headlines Africa Dec 18

A look at four female directors making waves in Arab cinema http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPv3r8 #ArabWomen #WomenInFilm #FemaleDirectors #ArabCinema #EmpowerWomen

Variety Nov 16

At Cairo Film Festival, Programmers Track a New Wave of Arab Filmmakers

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2025/film/global/cairo-arab-cinema-programmers-1236582989/

Variety Nov 16

At Cairo Film Festival, Programmers Track a New Wave of Arab Filmmakers
#Variety #Global #News #Arabcinema #CairoFilmConnection #CairoFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2025/film/global/cairo-arab-cinema-programmers-1236582989/

Programmers Track a New Wave of Arab Filmmakers at Cairo Film Festival

Cairo Film Connection expands as international programmers see rising Arab talent, new financing models, and an engaged Egyptian audience.

Variety

GRK 2571 - Empires Aug 21, 2025

🎥 Save the date: 12–14 September, the Communales Kino Freiburg and Haus der Jugend will host “HerStories: Arabische Filmpionierinnen.” This festival celebrates the pioneering work of women filmmakers from across the Arab world, featuring screenings, premieres, talks, and music. It’s co-organised by Cine Arab and zusammen leben e.V.

Tickets available from 26 August: https://www.koki-freiburg.de/herstories-arabische-filmpionierinnen/

#film #arthouse #arabcinema #femalefilmmakers #histodons #postcolonia #feminism
@empires @unifreiburg @jabunna @ManuelaBoatca @histodons @histodons @dfg_public @fs_islamwissenschaft

HerStories: arabische Filmpionierinnen | Kommunales Kino Freiburg

Variety Jul 15, 2025

Arab Filmmakers Find Voice and Validation at the Amman Film Festival’s Pitching Platforms
#Variety #Global #News #AmmanFilmFestival #Arabcinema #HamzaHamideh

https://variety.com/2025/film/global/amman-film-festival-pitching-platforms-2025-1236460963/

Amman Fest’s Pitching Platforms Champion New Wave of Arab Filmmaking

2025 Amman Pitching Platforms prize projects from Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Lebanon and Jordan.

Variety

Variety Sep 25, 2024

Arab Films and Docs to Be Showcased at Montpellier Film Festival’s Industry Strand (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Global #News #Arabcinema #MontpellierFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/global/montpellier-film-festival-arab-films-industry-1236155398/

Arab Films, Docs to Be Showcased at Montpellier Fest's Industry Event

The Montpellier Film Festival has unveiled the Arab films and docs to be unveiled at its industry strand.

Variety

Variety May 18, 2024

‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Stand Out at Critics Awards for Arab Films Handed Out in Cannes
#Variety #Festivals #Global #Arabcinema #CannesFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/goodbye-julia-four-daughters-awards-for-arab-films-1236008592/

'Goodbye Julia,' 'Four Daughters' Stand Out at Arab Awards

'Goodbye Julia,' 'Four Daughters' are the standout titles at the Critics Awards for Arab Films

Variety

Variety May 16, 2024

Arab Cinema Outfit Untamed Talent Expands And Rebrands as 75East With Shams Mohajerani on Board as Manager (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Festivals #Global #Arabcinema #CannesFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/arab-cinema-untamed-talent-rebrands-75east-shams-mohajerani-1236006103/