Venice film festival defies the pandemic but Middle East movies disappoint
By going ahead despite coronavirus challenges Venice gave new life to cinema, albeit with a patchy showing from the region. Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/
From a Bethlehem camp to Cannes: A Palestinian filmmaker’s journey
It’s almost impossible to find a quiet spot in Bethlehem’s Dheisha camp, home to more than 15,000 Palestinian refugees. But that is exactly what the protagonists of 28-year-old Palestinian director Wisam al-Jafari’s short film, Ambience, are trying to do. Desperate … Continued
‘Everyone is trying to get a slice’: The gold rush for Saudi cinemas | Middle East Eye
With the announcement that Saudi Arabia will allow cinemas once again after a 35-year hiatus, Western cinema corporations see big opportunities Source: ‘Everyone is trying to get a slice’: The gold rush for Saudi cinemas | Middle East Eye