‘The Arab' Director on Moving From Docs to Fiction for the Story of an Unnamed Figure in Albert Camus' ‘The Stranger': Rotterdam

Algerian history, colonialism and an Oedipal relationship play key roles in Malek Bensmaïl's fiction debut with Palestinian 'Succession' star Hiam Abbass, which world premiered at IFFR.
USA Today

'Barbie' movie will now be released in the United Arab Emirates, after monthlong delay

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates has approved the release of the "Barbie" movie after a delay of over a month over possible content issues. UAE officials didn’t explain the ...
Variety

Arabic Movies and Series ‘Breaking From Tradition, Exploring Fresh, Often Edgier Themes,’ Report Finds (EXCLUSIVE)

Family secrets, misadventures, hidden pasts and personal growth were the fastest-growing themes and topics in Arabic movies and series this year, according to an AI-powered report released ahead of TV ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Arabic Tech Pioneer, Sakhr Founder Biopic in the Works at Katara Studios (Exclusive)

Unveiled at the Red Sea Film Fest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it will tell the "inspirational story" of Kuwaiti businessman Mohammed Al-Sharekh "whose legacy continues to have an impact." By Georg Szalai ...