Film, TV & Music

What began with a box of childhood cassettes, the Egyptian Cassette Archive, founded by Amr Hamid, now preserves Egypt's rich musical and artistic heritage

Palestine House will host Existence as Resistance, a night of Palestinian films, on Saturday 22 February, exploring the breadth of Palestinian storytelling

'Vibrations from Gaza' exposes the devastating impact of Israel’s bombings and siege on deaf Palestinian children, highlighting their trauma and resilience

The Mummy reboot could offer a fresh portrayal of Egypt, reflecting the country’s mythology and history with more cultural integrity than previous films

Waad al-Kateab’s Death Without Mercy exposes the man-made disaster of the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake, captured through CCTV & first-person documentary footage

Review: Netflix's Mo season two navigates the complexities of family, identity, and masculinity, all while shedding light on the realities of Palestinian life

Clermont ISFF spotlights Lebanese cinema through 'Maabar', showcasing powerful short films that capture Lebanon’s resilience and evolving cinematic landscape

Film review: Despite an Oscar nomination, the filmmakers of 'No Other Land' remain focused on raising awareness and calling for the end of Israel's occupation

The New Arab takes a look at this year's MENA Film Festival in Vancouver, including its spotlight on Iran and cinema at home and in the diaspora

Film review: Murat Firatoglu’s directorial debut offers an intriguing setup but loses its way due to a slow-burn approach and a fragile narrative structure