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.
Documentary review: Alaa Aaliabdallah’s film follows Palestinian comedians on tour, showing how humour becomes a form of resistance under Israeli occupation
At Cannes, Cherien Dabis reflected on the importance of Palestinian storytelling, describing it as 'a matter of survival' in the face of ongoing dehumanisation
TV Review: In '#1 Happy Family USA', Ramy Youssef turns his childhood memories into a funny animated show about a family navigating life in post-9/11 America
Palestine House will host Existence as Resistance, a night of Palestinian films, on Saturday 22 February, exploring the breadth of Palestinian storytelling
The New Arab Meets: Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof to discuss the UK release of The Seed of the Sacred Fig, made in secret, and his battle with censorship in Iran
Review: Netflix's Mo season two navigates the complexities of family, identity, and masculinity, all while shedding light on the realities of Palestinian life
2025 will be a pivotal year for MENA cinema, with a series of films that tackle everything from political unrest to the complexities of personal growth
With three Palestinian films shortlisted for the upcoming Oscars, MENA cinema continues to make significant achievements. We highlight some of 2024's best films
Documentary: The New Arab speaks with director Alexis Bloom about her essential documentary which follows Netanyahu and his family's corruption scandal
