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Lebanese short film ‘Warsha’ premieres at Sundance Festival

By Arab News ·

The best movies of 2021 from the Arab world

By William Mullally ·

Stream these Palestinian films

Submitted by khaoula.ghanem on Sun, 2020-06-21 12:19

The Palestine Film Institute (PFI) has launched an initiative called The Palestine Film Platform that allows them to screen one Palestinian film per week on their site. These are the must-watch films highlighted on the platform. 

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From independent filmmaker Nahed Awwad, this film explores the history of the Jerusalem airport, which has been occupied by the Israeli army since 1967.

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‘5 Minutes from Home’ (2007)
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The drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where it took home the Special Jury Prize.

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‘Omar’ (2013)
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Starring Alia Shawkat, this Cherien Dabis-directed drama tells the story of a Palestinian immigrant single mother and her teenage son in small town Indiana.

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‘Amreeka’ (2009)
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A romantic tale of love and life in a besieged Ramallah from director Najwa Najjar. 

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‘Pomegranates and Myrrh’ (2008)
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The first feature ever filmed in the Gaza Strip, this drama directed by Michel Khleifi revolves around a 12-year-old boy who embarks on a mystical journey.

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‘The Tale of the Three Jewels’ (1995)
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Directed by Mahdi Fleifel, this film shows a day in the life of a Palestinian immigrant living in Greece. 

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‘A Drowning Man’ (2017)
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Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 12:15

‘Jinn’ backlash haunts Jordan’s film industry

By Iain Akerman ·