Qatar

In Iraq, it’s the day when schools choose students to participate in compulsory local events celebrating President Saddam Hussein’s birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia resides in the ancient marshlands with her lively…

In a mountain town, where corn and poppies grow, the girls wear boyish haircuts and have hiding places underground to escape the threat of being stolen. Ana and her two…

A Scottish orchid farmer visiting her ill sister in Bogotá, Colombia, befriends a young musician and a French archaeologist in charge of monitoring a century-long construction project to tunnel through the Andes mountain range. Each night, she is bothered by increasingly loud bangs which prevent her from getting any sleep.

To be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the most sulfurous contemporary artist; becoming that way a precious work of art.

In this gripping documentary, filmmaker Talal Derki returns to his homeland, Syria, to live with a radical Islamist family, providing an intimate and unsettling look into the lives of children…

Set against the backdrop of Beirut’s impoverished neighborhoods, this poignant drama follows a 12-year-old boy named Zain as he navigates a life filled with hardship and adversity. The film, directed…

In this contemplative drama directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, a young aspiring writer returns to his rural hometown in Turkey after graduating from college. As he struggles to find his…

In their early teenage years, J resides in a rural area and has been diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder. They prefer the pronoun “they” and are on hormone blockers to…

This biographical film, directed by Craig Gillespie, delves into the tumultuous life of figure skater Tonya Harding, exploring her rise in the competitive skating world and the infamous scandal that…

“Beauty and the Dogs” is a gripping Tunisian drama directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. The film follows a young woman named Mariam who, after a traumatic event, faces a night…

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Georgian highlands, this film explores the complexities of love, tradition, and personal freedom. The story follows a young woman who defies societal norms…

Set against the backdrop of the Philippine countryside, this gripping thriller follows the intertwining stories of a young farm girl who accidentally kills a critically endangered Philippine eagle and a…

In a visually stunning sci-fi adventure, two special operatives, Valerian and Laureline, are tasked with maintaining order in a sprawling intergalactic metropolis known as Alpha, where diverse species from across…

The story follows a group of birds on a journey where they try to find a better life for themselves and the ones they love.

A film director and her muse, who was once a student activist in the 1970s, a waitress frequently switching jobs, and an actor and actress are all intertwined by subtle,…

Set in post-revolutionary Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War, this film follows Shideh, a mother struggling to protect her daughter Dorsa from both the physical dangers of war and a mysterious…

In this gripping drama, the story follows Dounia, a rebellious teenager living in the outskirts of Paris, who dreams of escaping her impoverished life. Alongside her best friend Maimouna, she…

Directed by Asghar Farhadi, this gripping drama follows a couple, Emad and Rana, who are forced to move into a new apartment after their previous home becomes uninhabitable. As they…

Aiman, a 28-year-old Malay correctional officer, has recently been reassigned to the region’s most prominent prison. He resides with his elder sister, Suhaila, in a simple housing complex. At his…

The Cold War, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing are pivotal events that shaped a generation, yet they also serve as fertile ground for conspiracy theories. In “Houston, We…

A black comedy centered around siblings who operate a drug trade from their pizza delivery restaurant.

When a young Ethiopian boy goes to live with his extended family, he brings along his cherished pet sheep. However, as the holidays approach, his beloved animal faces a looming…

In this gripping drama, the film follows the harrowing journey of two friends from Burkina Faso as they traverse the perilous path to Europe in search of a better life….

Mohammed Assaf, a hopeful musician residing in Gaza, embarks on an ambitious quest to participate in the show “Arab Idol,” despite the daunting challenges.

Amidst the political turmoil engulfing Istanbul, Kadir is given a chance to leave prison after serving 15 years, on the condition that he becomes an informant. In a rundown neighborhood,…

In a Turkish village, five sisters who have lost their parents live under strict supervision as their family arranges their marriages.

The Speed Sisters are the pioneering all-female racing team in the Middle East. They are daring and courageous, making their mark on racetracks throughout Palestine.

Set against the backdrop of a city under the control of religious extremists, this film explores the impact of their harsh rule on the local population. The narrative follows a…

Banished artist and poet Mustafa sets out on a voyage back to his homeland, accompanied by his housekeeper and her daughter. Along the way, the three must dodge the authorities,…

Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Desert during World War I, this film follows a young Bedouin boy named Theeb as he embarks on a perilous journey to guide…

Kym, an Australian traveler, chooses to visit Bosnia. Her travel guide directs her to Višegrad, a historic town located on the Bosnia-Serbia border. Following a sleepless night at the ‘charming’…

In this gripping drama directed by Mira Nair, a young Pakistani man named Changez, played by Riz Ahmed, navigates the complexities of identity and cultural conflict in a post-9/11 world….

In this 2013 film, directed by Cherien Dabis, the story follows May, a successful author who returns to her hometown of Amman, Jordan, for her wedding. As she reunites with…

In this gripping drama directed by Ziad Doueiri, a successful Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv finds his world turned upside down when his wife is implicated in a devastating…

Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, this film explores the conflict between two rival kingdoms over the discovery of oil. The story follows the journey…

Pup, a young bamboo shark, stumbles upon egg sacs while frolicking in the ocean with his companions. Upon witnessing human poachers snatching the eggs from his reef, Pup is determined…

Set in a remote Lebanese village, this film explores the tensions between Christian and Muslim communities as the women of the village strive to prevent the men from engaging in…

Directed by Michael Moore, this provocative documentary delves into the events leading up to and following the September 11 attacks, scrutinizing the actions of the Bush administration. It explores themes…