Gaza - The Film Verdict

Voices of Gaza and Beyond: Palestinian Stories at CIFF

Posted by Adham Youssef | Nov 17, 2025 | Cairo 2025, Festivals |

At the 46th Cairo International Film Festival, Palestine is not only present as a topic; it’s foundational to the emotional and artistic narrative.

happiness

Posted by Ben Nicholson | Nov 15, 2025 | IDFA 2025, Featured, Verdict Shorts |

Firat Yucel’s desktop documentary, happiness, is an impressive attempt to convey the helplessness and emotional overwhelm felt in the contemporary, hyper-connected world.

One More Show

Posted by Adham Youssef | Nov 13, 2025 | Cairo 2025, Festivals |

The obliterated ruins of Gaza and its refugee tents bear witness to a rare act of defiance — laughter and smiles — in Mai Saad’s and Ahmed Eldanf’s hauntingly powerful documentary ‘One More Show’.