Lebanon

In this gripping documentary, filmmaker Talal Derki returns to his homeland, Syria, to live with a radical Islamist family, providing an intimate and unsettling look into the lives of a…

Directed by Nadine Labaki, this poignant drama follows the journey of a young boy named Zain, who navigates the harsh realities of life on the streets of Beirut. The film…

Which part of a sheep is the most delicious? What makes funerals amusing? A Lebanese comedian provides answers to these intriguing questions!

A young American woman from the millennial generation forms an unexpected friendship with a Lebanese homemaker, turning her structured existence upside down. One evening, they inadvertently become accomplices in a…

In this gripping Tunisian drama directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the story unfolds over the course of a single night, following a young woman named Mariam who experiences a traumatic…

Set in the late 18th century, this film follows Don Diego de Zama, a colonial officer of the Spanish Crown stationed in a remote South American outpost. As he awaits…

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Syria, this gripping drama unfolds within the confines of a single apartment, where a mother, played by Hiam Abbass, struggles to protect her family…

Set in the vibrant city of Kinshasa, this film follows the journey of a resilient singer as she navigates the challenges of life after her son is involved in a…

Believing they are acting justly by handling the situation themselves, two brothers overstep boundaries by using a family rifle without their father’s permission. This narrative unfolds in modern-day rural Lebanon,…

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A black comedy centered around siblings who operate a drug trade from their pizza delivery restaurant.

Olivier and James, seeking a romantic getaway, depart from England to the South of France and spontaneously decide to bring Caroline with them. The three arrive in a secluded Provencal…

A heated discussion surrounds the authenticity of the Bible, with many modern archaeologists asserting that there is no proof of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt. Filmmaker Timothy Mahoney experiences a…

Renowned artist and poet Mustafa, who has been living in exile, sets out on a journey back to his homeland accompanied by his housekeeper and her daughter. As they travel,…

In this gripping drama directed by Ziad Doueiri, a successful Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv finds his world turned upside down when his wife is implicated in a devastating…

Set in a remote Lebanese village, this film explores the tensions between Christian and Muslim communities as the women of the village strive to prevent the men from engaging in…

In this intense psychological thriller directed by Alain Corneau, the story unfolds within the high-stakes world of corporate power struggles. The film stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Ludivine Sagnier, who…

Set during the 1982 Lebanon War, this intense drama unfolds almost entirely within the confines of an Israeli tank, offering a claustrophobic and visceral perspective on the chaos of conflict….

Ali, a troublemaker, leads a tumultuous existence. His world shifts when he encounters Souraya, a sex worker under threat from Jacques, a gangster dealing with personal issues. During a cab…

Set in a bustling Beirut beauty salon, this 2007 film weaves together the lives of five women as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and societal expectations. Directed by…

This 1976 epic historical drama, directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicles the early days of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad, though he is never directly depicted on screen….

Set in the 1st century AD, this epic historical drama follows the life of a Jewish prince, Judah Ben-Hur, who is betrayed by his Roman friend and forced into slavery….