“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 […]
When Saddam came crashing down
May in the Summer
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 […]
Scheherazade’s Diary: the Baabda chapter
‘My dream was to be a woman…. A woman in every sense of the word.’ Scheherazade’s Diary, a film shown last Friday in Sydney as part of the Arab Film Festival, is a […]
The Engagement Illusion
During Ramadan, and in response to the bombing of Gaza, US President Barack Obama spoke at the annual White House Iftar. He called for both sides to come back to the negotiation […]
Lama Sheftak: childhood in Palestine
Lama Sheftak (When I Saw You), this year’s opening film at the Arab Film Festival, is an engaging and nostalgic film that is anchored by an endearing message and a steady vision. […]
