Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

Hristova

Mariana Hristova is a freelance film critic, cultural journalist, and programmer. She contributes to national and international outlets and has curated programs for Filmoteca De Catalunya, Arxiu Xcèntric, goEast Wiesbaden, etc. Her professional interests include cinema from the European peripheries, archival and amateur films.

The New Arab speaks with Mahmoud Atassi whose 50-minute-long documentary follows three journalists at their professional missions in northern Gaza

14 March, 2025

The New Arab speaks with filmmaker Ameer Fakher Eldin, whose second feature, 'Yunan' is a metaphysical journey of emotional downfall and self-reconciliation

07 March, 2025

The New Arab speaks with filmmaker Mohamed Rashad, whose debut fiction feature explores the rarely seen reality of Egypt's factory workers

28 February, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Tunisian newcomer director Amel Guellaty whose fresh debut 'Where the Wind Comes From' depicts struggling but free-spirited local youngsters

24 January, 2025

Documentary: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi follow renowned reconstructive plastic surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on his missions in Gaza amid Israel's genocide

13 December, 2024

The New Arab presents a selection of ten powerful Palestinian documentaries that offer a closer look at the history, struggles, and resilience of Palestinians

22 November, 2024

The New Arab Meets: Palestinian director Areeb Zuaiter to discuss 'Yalla Parkour', a powerful exploration of Gaza, memory, and the search for freedom

15 November, 2024

Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, TNA takes a look at the MENA countries that have selected their national film entries for consideration for Best International Feature

31 October, 2024

Film Review: In her feature debut, Turkish filmmaker Belkıs Bayrak presents a young woman's journey to reclaim her personal space after sexual assault

27 September, 2024

We speak to director Mehdi Barsaoui about his film Aïcha, which follows a woman’s quest for identity and freedom amid family conflict and corruption

13 September, 2024