Mai Martaba
A strong international introduction to the Hausa-speaking filmmaking of Kannywood, Nigeria’s Oscar submission ‘Mai Martaba’ is an adventure tale drawing on themes of power, gender, and political legacy.
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Posted by Adham Youssef | Dec 9, 2024 | Festivals, International Oscars 2025, OSCARS 2025 |
A strong international introduction to the Hausa-speaking filmmaking of Kannywood, Nigeria’s Oscar submission ‘Mai Martaba’ is an adventure tale drawing on themes of power, gender, and political legacy.
Read MorePosted by Adham Youssef | Dec 9, 2024 | Interviews & Profiles, Featured |
As Saudi Arabia’s film industry continues to grow, Hamzah Jamjoom is playing a part in shaping its future.
Read MorePosted by Adham Youssef | Nov 23, 2024 | The Festival Verdict, Cairo, Cairo 2024, Featured, Festivals |
Returning after last year’s dramatic cancellation, the 45th edition of the long-running Cairo festival had a rich international program but a special focus on strong films from Africa, the Middle East, Palestine and Egypt itself.
Read MorePosted by Adham Youssef | Nov 20, 2024 | Festivals, Cairo 2024 |
The Cairo Industry Days’ dynamic panel about African cinema underlined how filmmakers must challenge the systems that restrict them.
Read MorePosted by Adham Youssef | Nov 19, 2024 | Cairo 2024, Festivals |
The Film Verdict chief critic and editor Deborah Young addressed the importance of the awards in celebrating exceptional MENA film talent.
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