Aug 26
Palestinian Theater Under Occupation: A History Nobody Has Written Until Now | Dr. Samer Al-Saber
Arabs are a remarkably theatrical population, yet many remain unaware of the profound importance and relevance that theater holds in daily life. Scholar and performer Dr. Samer Al-Saber discusses his award-winning book, A Movement's Promise, which charts the history of contempora ... Show More
51m 25s
Jul 29
Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Film in Beirut | Founding director Hania Mroue
Hania Mroue, founding director of Metropolis Cinema, breaks down the wild journey of building a cultural sanctuary in the heart of Beirut. From opening its doors one day before a war to being evicted with only 48 hours' notice, this is a story of grit and pure love for the big sc ... Show More
56m 31s
Jan 2022
Egyptian Cinema: Theorizing, Curating & Making Films | Viola Shafik
In this Movie Night event, we talked to Viola Shafik about her career in the filmmaking industry. Shafik talked about film theory in Arab cinema.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/Ab ... Show More
26m 50s
Nov 2025
Nurturing Authentic Voices in Filmmaking in the Arab World | Rana Kazkaz
<p>We delve into the evolving landscape of filmmaking in the region, the importance of authentic, locally rooted narratives, and the critical role of institutions like the Doha Film Institute in fostering emerging talent. Award-winning filmmaker and associate professor at Northwe ... Show More
44m 12s
Jan 2024
ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390
<p>Finally, she highlights the critical role that artists and their art play as “interpreters of our time” and the difficulties of building private and public collections, and shares her “playbook” for building a successful cultural institution. For art lovers and curious minds a ... Show More
57m 37s
Mar 2023
Is the representation of Arabs in Hollywood changing?
From the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters, vilifying depictions of Arabs and Muslims have persisted in Western cinema, unchallenged. Yet, with the rise of streaming services, filmmakers of different ethnicities are now being afforded a chance ... Show More
26m 31s
Oct 2022
Ep 2 - Netflix, Boundaries and Film in the Arab world
In this episode I explore the world of film in the Arab world and talk to directors and producers who are pushing the boundaries. I speak to Jordan’s Tima Shomali, director of an Arabic language original Netflix series Al Rawabi School for Girls, a huge hit about teenage girls an ... Show More
46m 20s
Discover cinema from the Gulf from its beginnings to the present day. Filmmaker Alia Yunis draws on her rich knowledge of the Arab Gulf’s cinema to give us a full picture of the scene's early days, its current state and what is anticipated for its future. Rejecting the widely held belief that "Arabic film comes from Egypt," Alia paints a picture of a rich re ... Show More
في هذه الحلقة نستضيف المخرجة سرّاء الشحي, تلك الشابة التي ترعرعت في منطقة صغيرة في إمارة رأس الخيمة وخطت خطوة كبيرة نحو عشقها للفن السابع وانتقلت للدراسة والعيش في مدينة نيويورك الأمريكية لتحصل على ماجستير في صناعة الأفلام وفهمها بأسلوب أكاديمي المعنى الذي يحوم حول هذه الصناعة وا ... Show More
