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Reviews
‘Thank You For Banking With Us’: London Review
Two sisters strain against Palestine’s patriarchal bonds in this effective Ramallah-set debut
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News
Tech experts suggest AI offers an opportunity to put the artist at the heart of film production
Saudi Film Confex panelists agree AI will be an essential tool in the support of human creativity, discuss future steps
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AI could improve the global industry, according to former Fox head Jim Gianopulos
The exec discussed opportunities for streamlined production and global reach while in conversation at Saudi Film Confex
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Saudi Arabian film sector can lead on innovation, says agent David Unger
Panelists discussed the international opportunities open to innovative and well-supported Saudi filmmakers
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Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive)
Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.
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Reviews
‘For Rana’: Busan Review
A circus motorcyclist in Iran is desperate to find a new heart for his ailing daughter
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‘For Rana’ Iranian director Iman Yazdi absent from Busan film festival amid escalating conflict (exclusive)
The filmmaker has seen his travel plans disrupted due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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Anthology ‘Disorder’ about life in Lebanon acquired by Front Row ahead of El Gouna
Four shorts blend drama and dark humour to explore Lebanon’s recent tumultuous years.
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Reviews
‘Of Dogs And Men’: Hamburg Review
Dani Rosenberg’s docufiction captures the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel
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News
Neom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive)
The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.
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What next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive?
Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.
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Promotion
Hitting the beat: Why Anderson .Paak filmed ‘K-Pops!’ in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
The film will receive its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
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Reviews
‘Happy Holidays’: Venice Review
Scandar Copti follows the Oscar-nominated Ajami with this compelling spliced drama
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European and Middle Eastern film execs talk challenges and opportunities of preserving film heritage
Screen International roundtable at the Venice Film Festival explored topics such as AI, costs and technology of restoring classic movies.
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Germany selects Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ for Oscars 2025
The drama by the Iranian filmmaker won two awards at Cannes.
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Reviews
‘All The Mountains Give’: Edinburgh Review
Kurdish smugglers eke out an existence in the Iran/Iraq borderlands in this impressive documentary filmed over six years
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News
Civil war documentary ‘Sudan, Remember Us’ acquired for MENA ahead of Venice premiere (exclusive)
The documentary will receive its world premiere in the Giornate delgli Autori sidebar of the festival.
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Alamiya, Front Row team on first Saudi-Turkey comedy feature ‘My Treat’
The film, also known as ‘Mahmool Makfool’, will be directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim Abu Zeid.
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Korean thriller ‘Revolver’ starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon lands global deals (exclusive)
The feature is directed by Oh Seung-uk and also stars Ji Chang-wook of Netflix series ‘Lovestruck In The City’.
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News
Jerusalem Film Festival winners include ‘The Story Of Souleymane’, ‘Santosh’
‘Eid’ wins the award for Best Israeli Feature.