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From the Sands to the Stars

by Fatah Al-Rahman Youssef | Apr 24, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi filmmaking has been in the spotlight recently after the success of the highly acclaimed Wadjda, which picked up a number of prizes on the international film festival circuit. The film’s Saudi director, Haifaa Al-Mansour, is now directing...

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American actor Martin Sheen (C) arrives at the 10th Dubai international film festival, in Dubai on December 6, 2013. (Reuters/Mohammed Omar)

Tenth Dubai film festival opens with ‘Omar’

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 7, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The tenth Dubai International Film Festival kicked off on Friday with the screening of Palestinian thriller Omar. Distinguished guests included Hollywood stars such as Cate Blanchett and Martin Sheen, along with the film’s director Hany Abu...

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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. people buy tickets to watch Pakistani movie “Waar” at a local cinema in Islamabad (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Pakistan’s latest ‘Waar’ movie destroys box-office rivals

by Umar Farouq | Nov 21, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture

Islamabad, Asharq Al-Awsat—When the hero of the movie—a Pakistani army major—cold-bloodedly kills a terrorist at point blank range during an interrogation, there is a huge applause in the cinema. The movie audience at CineGold, a luxurious cinema in a posh part of...

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Iranians walk past a movie theatre showing “Outcasts 3” in Tehran on April 03, 2011. (AFP)

Iranian film industry on the decline, but light at the end of the tunnel

by Mansoureh Farahani | Oct 5, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Despite its reputation for excellent film-making, Iranian cinema has recently been experiencing many problems with production, financing and distribution, with some industry experts saying that Iranian cinema is now heading in the wrong...