Middle Eastern Films

The UAE's first multi-lingual feature film dazzles at DIFF.

Dec 16, 2009 - Rachel Boehm

A pack of 26 hungry dogs chases a man in his dreams, setting off an investigation into events in his life during the Israeli conflict in Lebanon years earlier

Nov 16, 2009 - Barbara DeGrande

The Bubble (Ha-Buah), starring Ohad Knoller and written by Eytan Fox, is a beautifully written and powerful drama on what life is like in Tel Aviv for young gay Israelis.

Aug 13, 2009 - Steve Williams

Eytan Fox directs the award winning Yossi & Jagger, an Israeli gay interest film that talks about life, war and regret, as well as what it means to truly love somebody.

Jul 3, 2009 - Steve Williams

On a visit to Israel, an Egyptian police orchestra ends up in the wrong town and is forced to seek the help of local residents, with funny and touching consequences.

Jun 22, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Üç Maymun (Three Monkeys) follows a fairly standard Hitchcockian formula: the wrong person(s) at the wrong time becomes carried away by events beyond their control.

Apr 27, 2009 - Martin G. Wood

Written and directed by Abbas Kiarostami (Taste of Cherry), The Wind Will Carry Us is a haunting and beautiful character study about living in the moment.

Apr 23, 2009 - Martin G. Wood

An accessible introduction to Middle Eastern films can be found in this simple but heart wrenching drama from Iran.

Jul 16, 2008 - Michelle Strozykowski

10 important films that demonstrate how the Middle East is portrayed in cinema by talented homegrown film-makers and western directors alike.

Apr 1, 2008 - Michelle Strozykowski

In a beautifully scripted film, Payami raises new political awareness surrounding democracy, people unprepared to accept the system, and the obstacles in between.

Jul 12, 2007 - Mona Lisa Safai