Hanna Flint is a freelance film and TV critic, writer and interviewer who writes for The Guardian, Total Film, Time Out, Syfy, Yahoo Movies, SyFy and other international outlets.
The Muslim International Film Festival wrapped up this June, with 'Inshallah A Boy' named Best Film for its powerful portrayal of Muslim societal issues.
The 2024 Muslim International Film Festival counters stereotypical portrayals of Islam in Western cinema. Here are the festival highlights, chosen by TNA.
Film Review: Firas Khoury's coming-of-age drama grapples with the ongoing struggle for Palestinian sovereignty and longevity with patience and tenderness.
Film review: Farah Nabulsi's debut feature explores how Israel's occupation of Palestine takes its toll, with Palestinians caught in a cycle of tragedy.
Film review: Michael Winterbottom's film exposes the character of Zionism in the British Mandate. However, it's centred around the British-Jewish narrative.
Film review: Despite awe-inspiring cinematography, Hanna Flint wonders if Dune Part Two can overcome accusations of Arab and Muslim cultural appropriation.
Film review: Despite Eslam Al Kawarit's performance, Layla Kaylif's rom-com set in 1965 Dubai falls flat due to muddled camera work and cliched scripting.
Explore MENA's cinematic creativity and diversity in our curated list of the best MENA films of 2023, from political thrillers to secret matriarchal orders.
Film review: Screened at the London Palestine Film Festival, Bye Bye Tiberias pieces together archival footage of four generations of daring Palestinian women.
