Arab filmmakers continued to shine globally in 2024, with these standout films playing at prestigious international festivals.
6 Arab films that dominated international festivals in 2024
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‘Norah’
The Saudi film, by Tawfik Alzaidi, screened in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section (for “films with unusual styles and non-traditional stories seeking international recognition”).
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‘Front Row’
Algerian filmmaker Merzak Allouche’s family dramedy “Front Row,” supported by the Red Sea Fund, screened at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival.
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‘Four Daughters’
The Tunisian film, by director Kaouther Ben Hania, was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
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‘Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo’
Directed by Khalid Mansour, this film marked Egypt’s return to the Venice Film Festival after 12 years. It tells the story of Hassan’s efforts to save his dog Rambo from neighborhood threats.
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‘The Village Next to Paradise’
Director Mo Harawe’s debut feature screened in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section.
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‘Red Path’
Tunisian director Lotfi Achour’s “Red Path” won best film and director at the fourth edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival in December.