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By rights, Irvine Welsh ought to be photographed somewhere gritty, looking grumpy, he says: “That’s the brand.” Beside a graffiti [...]
Anna Biller’s ‘The Face Of Horror’, Duncan Jones’s ‘Rogue Trooper’ among TIFF Midnight Madness lineup
The world premiere of UK feature The Face Of Horror, Anna Biller’s follow-up to 2016’s The Love Witch, and the North American premiere of Duncan [...]
Werner Herzog to receive San Sebastian’s Donostia Award
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Luca Guadagnino to receive Venice’s Glory to the Filmmaker Award for 2026
Venice Film Festival will present the Glory to the Filmmaker Award to Italian director Luca Guadagnino at its 2026 edition (September 2-12).
The [...]
Split Screen boards Georgian protest drama ‘Tear Gas’ ahead of Locarno premiere
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By Sari Albeder | TheWorldScreen
In just a few years, the Amman International Film Festival has become one of the Arab world's most respected platforms for cinema and industry professionals alike. More than a showcase for films, it has established itself as a meeting point where artistic ambition, professional development and international collabo [...]
For decades, Arab cinema has evolved through changing artistic movements, social narratives, and audience expectations. While critics often focus on artistic achievements and festival recognition, another measure increasingly reflects the industry's transformation: box office power.
Recent years have seen Arab cinema, particularly Egyptian product [...]
Hussein Fahmi: Platforms have made it difficult for cinema to know its audience
Bavi Yassin: We reject reducing the Middle East to an unsafe block based on events in a single country
Jihad Jay Abdo: Syria faces a massive financial and moral deficit.. and we seek to present a narrative that reflects our true identity
Alaa Karkouti: The audience's [...]