Latest news with #MalmöArabFilmFestival
Broadcast Pro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
‘Thank You For Banking With Us!' wins top honours at Malmö and Beirut Festivals
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The Palestinian film Thank You For Banking With Us! has grabbed major awards on the international festival circuit, earning Best Screenwriter for filmmaker Laila Abbas at the Malmö Arab Film Festival and Best Fiction Feature at the Beirut International Women Film Festival in Lebanon. Written, directed and produced by Abbas through her Ramallah-based company Young Oak Productions, the film is a joint German-Palestinian production that delves into themes of female empowerment and familial struggle. It follows the story of sisters Mariam and Noura, who, after the death of their father, hatch a plan to claim a large inheritance, determined to bypass their brother's legal claim to half of the estate. Laila Abbas describes the film as a tribute to the strength of womanhood and the power of solidarity among women. 'It's a story about sisters who, having endured their own tragedies and heartbreaks, come together to become stronger,' she said. Thank You For Banking With Us! is co-produced by Hanna Atallah of Palestine Cinema Days and Roshanak Behesht Nedjad of Berlin's In Good Company Films. International sales and distribution are handled by MAD World, while MAD Solutions and Lagoonie Film Production—based in Cairo and Riyadh—are also on board as co-producers. The project has garnered substantial support throughout its development. It received four $10,000 grants from ART, Cedars Productions, O Three Productions and Metafora through the El Gouna Film Festival in 2018. It also won the In-Development Award from the CineGouna Platform and secured backing from the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, the Doha Film Institute's Qumra 2023 initiative, and various German film funds, including Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Additionally, it benefited from the Hubert Bals Plus Europe fund of the International Film Festival Rotterdam and was among the recipients of the Red Sea Fund's third cycle.
Broadcast Pro
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi Film Commission showcases local talent at Malmö Arab Film Festival
This tour features screenings of select Saudi films, followed by engaging dialogue sessions with Saudi filmmakers and talent. The Saudi Film Commission has participated in the Malmö Arab Film Festival, taking place in Sweden from April 29 to May 5, as part of its efforts to elevate the international presence of Saudi cinema. Demonstrating its strategic push to spotlight local filmmaking on the global stage, the commission has partnered with the festival to present an 'Arabian Nights' event. This initiative includes a multi-city film tour across seven locations in three Scandinavian countries from April 27 to May 8. The tour features screenings of select Saudi films, complemented by interactive dialogue sessions with Saudi filmmakers and creatives. These events aim to introduce diverse cinematic voices from the Kingdom to broader international audiences while emphasising the dynamic growth and creative potential of Saudi Arabia's film industry. Norah, Lail Nahar, Fakhr Alsuwaidi, II Signore and Holes are part of the screening.
Leaders
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Takes Part in Malmö Arab Film Festival
Saudi Film Commission is currently participating in the Malmö Arab Film Festival in Sweden from April 29 to May 5, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The participation seeks to boost the Kingdom's presence of Saudi cinema on the international stage. As part of the 'Arabian Nights' event, the commission has organized a tour in (7) cities belonging to (3) Scandinavian countries to display numerous Saudi films. Malmö Arab Film Festival Launched in 2011, the festival showcases approximately (80) feature, short and documentary films from all over the world. Moreover, it features sections for competitions and special screenings along with workshops and seminars. During the festival, the commission seeks to highlight the Saudi cinematic identity, support local creators, and forge effective partnerships with international cinema institutions. Related Topics: Japanese Yamamura Holds Masterclass at Saudi Film Festival Celebrating Identity: Ithra to Host 11th Saudi Film Festival in April Saudi Arabia Joins Berlin International Film Festival 2025 Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Asharq Al-Awsat
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Showcases Cinema at Malmö Arab Film Festival, Scandinavian Tour
The Film Commission is taking part in the Malmö Arab Film Festival, underway in Sweden from April 29 to May 5, underscoring its commitment to elevating the global profile of Saudi cinema. As part of this initiative, the commission partnered with the festival to organize an Arabian Nights event, a tour across seven cities in three Scandinavian countries running from April 27 to May 8, SPA reported. This tour features screenings of select Saudi films, followed by engaging dialogue sessions with Saudi filmmakers and talent. The goal is to introduce Saudi cinematic voices to a wider international audience and highlight the growing potential and ongoing development within the Kingdom's film sector.
Broadcast Pro
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Malmö Arab Film Festival to screen documentary ‘Diaries From Lebanon'
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Myriam El Hajj's Lebanese feature-length documentary Diaries From Lebanon is set to be screened at the Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAFF) on May 2. El-Hajj's documentary delves into the lives of Georges, Joumana and Perla Joe, each representing a different generation with unique perspectives on reshaping Lebanon. However, as the country grapples with disruptions and personal quests unfold, they are confronted with the question — can our dreams survive in a world in turmoil? Diaries From Lebanon (in Arabic Mitl 'Osas el Hob, or Like Love Stories) is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The film was written, directed, and co-filmed by Myriam El Hajj, with contributions from Jihad Saadé and Mohamed Siam. It was produced by Georges Schoucair of Abbout Productions (Lebanon) and Laurent Ruszniewski of GoGoGo Films (France). Anita Perez and Stéphanie Sicard handled the editing. MAD World, a subsidiary of MAD Solutions, is responsible for the film's global sales. The documentary features author and activist Joumana Haddad, Lebanese war veteran Georges Moufarej, and artist and activist Perla Joe Maalouli. Diaries From Lebanon received support from various organisations, including the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), the Fonds Image de la Francophonie, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, International Media Support (IMS), Visions Sud Est with the support of the SDC, and the Lebanese Film Fund-an Initiative of the Fondation Liban Cinema. Additionally, the film received funding from the Doha Film Institute, the Red Sea Fund and the Atlas Workshops of the Marrakech International Film Festival, and won the Mactari Mixing Auditorium Award and Titra Films Award at the Final Cut in Venice Workshop.
