Looking for Oum Kulthum

The story of the most important female artist of the 20th century in the Arab world, Oum Kulthum, versus the personal story of the Iranian filmmaker Shirin Neshat.

Wajib

During the Palestinian Wajib (social duty) of personally delivering wedding invitations, father and son work on their fragile relationship.

The Guest Aleppo-Istanbul

Through the eyes of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, you will experience the journey to Istanbul.

Kiss me Not

This directing debut by scriptwriter Ahmed Amer discusses the history of Egyptian cinema and the rise and fall of 'the kiss'.

Sheikh Jackson

A young imam gets caught up in a crisis of faith after hearing about the death of Michael Jackson.

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27 - 31 March 2019

Lantaren Venster Rotterdam

From Northern Africa through West Asia to the Gulf States

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