Film

Locarno Film Festival 2026: Palestine, Iran and Gaza's genocide continue to dominate debate

The 79th iteration of the iconic festival took place in Switzerland between 5 and 15 August

Asad versus 7 Dogs: Two starkly different movies compete to be the summer Arab blockbuster

A vision of dissent: Tarik Saleh on his acclaimed Cairo trilogy

After 7 October: Five Israeli films that try to address the Palestinian elephant in the room

India bans 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', citing threats to relationship with Israel

Berlinale 2026: Arab and Turkish filmmakers deliver strong line-up despite Gaza controversy

Berlinale 2026: Films play second fiddle to Gaza controversies for the third year running

Syrian war film wins as diversity debate dominates BAFTAs

Syrian war documentary 'For Sama' nominated for four BAFTAs

'Stuck': Oscar-shortlisted Syrian director cannot get US visa

Middle East cinema: These are the region's top films of 2019

Movies and Marrakech: What now for North Africa's glitziest film festival?

Films and fury: The festival that sparks passion and anger

Middle East film is big in China - but what about North America?

How Chris Morris took down the FBI's fake plots with terror comedy

Middle East film: The hottest features right now are from Saudi Arabia and Sudan

Netflix and Israel: A special relationship

Belen Fernandez

How France's post-terror crackdown inspired film

Is Netflix stereotyping Muslim women?