There can be no conversation about Ava DuVernay’s electric film, Selma, without referring to what is happening now around the world and particularly in the United States. Selma is a technically ambitious and charged […]

Mention the word ‘Palestinian’ to anyone who doesn’t identify with Arab culture and, more often than not, unflattering images will flash past their mind. Images such as those of rocks thrown at […]

Sheree Joseph went behind the scenes at the Arab Film Festival Australia to meet the screen-stopping Palestinian actor who captured the revolutionary spirits – and hearts – of every opening night attendee […]

“2003 is a major crossroad for the life of every Iraqi woman.” What were you doing on the day that Saddam’s statue came crashing down to change the face of Iraq? Do […]

Written and directed by Cherien Dabis (Amreeka) who also stars in the film, May In The Summer, premiered last Sunday at The Arab Film Festival. A refreshing, lighter drama in the vein of […]