“Bonbone”: A Heartfelt Chronicle of Love and Resistance during the Occupation of Palestine
Advisory warning: Some adult themes discussed. Recommended for viewers 16+. With Imad’s jaw clenched and his gaze piercing […]
“Farha”: An Intimate Tale of Perseverance in the Face of Catastrophe
In the year following the UN resolution partitioning Palestine into two states and the end of the British
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“The Alleys”: A Labyrinth of Lies as Complex as the Streets in Which They Take Place
A story can spread rapidly in a community, changing and evolving in a way that can make it
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“Ghost Hunting”: An Examination of Trauma and The Journey to Healing
Israel’s Moskobiyeh interrogation center in Jerusalem leaves long-lasting effects on those who were held captive. Palestinian director Raed
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“West Beirut” Film Review: A Playful Outlook to Lebanon’s Civil War
Tarek Noueiri (Rami Doueiri) steps outside the classroom and unfastens the casement window. His French teacher’s words reverberate
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“Wadjda” Film Review: How Saudi Arabian Culture Impacts a Young Girl’s Pursuits
“Don’t you know that girls don’t ride bikes?” Abdullah (Abdullrahman Al Gohani) scorned Wadjda, a sly grin painted
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“The Swimmers” Film Review: The Inspiring Olympic Story of Two Syrian Sisters
In the middle of the Aegean Sea, an overcrowded dinghy carrying sisters Yusra and Sara along with 18
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“The Insult” Movie Review: The Entangled Web Between the Personal and Political
Yasser Salameh’s (Kamel El Basha) posture is tense, his hands fixated on his hips, and his eyes locked
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“Taste of Cherry” Film Review: An Iranian Man’s Quest for the Meaning of Life
Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry presents serene Iranian landscapes amid a protagonist’s grim ideation. The protagonist drives through
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“Tallahassee” Film Review: The Solitude of Mental Struggles in Arab Communities
“Are you sick?” The young Rakkan eyes the bright blue hospital band adorning his Aunt Mira’s wrist. He
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