Mariana Hristova

The New Arab speaks with Bassam Mortada, the Egyptian filmmaker behind Abo Zaabal 89, who seeks to understand the impact of his father’s imprisonment & absence

The New Arab takes a closer look at the MENA films selected for screening at this year's 2025 Cannes Film Festival, showcased across four sections

Film review: In 'Khartoum', a team of filmmakers combines animation and real-life footage to capture the struggles and dreams of people in war-torn Sudan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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