What To Watch At Cannes Film Festival 2022: 6 Arab Films Not To Be Missed
Creatives from the region are getting ready to make their mark on the international film industry
What to watch at Cannes Film Festival 2022: The Arab films not to be missed…
The highly-anticipated film festival is back with another batch of releases taking international cinema by storm. The 75th annual Cannes Film Festival (a.k.a. Cannes Film Festival 2022) is an eleven-day extravaganza dedicated to celebrating upcoming and A-list talent from all around the world.
This year several Arab films will be showcasing their latest work, making this a big moment for the industry. From Lyna Khoudri’s Nos Frangins to Palestinian film Mediterranean Fever by Maha Haj, Bazaar Arabia shares six Arab films to watch out for at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival…
What To Watch At Cannes Film Festival 2022
Boy From Heaven by Tarik Saleh
Directed by Tarik Saleh, Boy From Heaven is based around the grand imam collapse that occurs at a prestigious university in Cairo. Taken place on the first day back after the summer holidays, the film unravels the struggles and impact of the disaster.
Harka by Lotfy Nathan
Hailing from Tunisia and nominated in the “Un Certain Regard” category, Lotfy Nathan’s Harka is a film about a young man named Ali who lives in poverty. After his father’s death, he finds himself in charge of his two sisters, his life taking an unexpected turn…
Le Bleu du Caftan (The Blue Caftan) by Maryam Touzani
Directed by Maryam Touzani Le Bleu du Caftan (The Blue Caftan) is the story of Halim and Mina, a couple who share a passion for sewing and run a clothing store together in the medina of Salé, located in Morocco; the film touches on themes about love and tradition.
Mediterranean Fever by Maha Haj
This Palestinian film follows the story of a young man named Waleed who suffers from depression. Throughout the course of the film, the plot reveals his unexpected relationship with his neighbor, which eventually spirals into a journey of dark encounters.
Rebel by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
In the “Midnight Screening” category is a compelling film about the story of a young Muslim boy’s future and the tension within his family. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Rebel is a boundary-breaking flick that touches on taboo themes, ones often prevalent behind closed doors.
Nos Frangins by Rachid Bouchareb
Starring Lyna Khoudri, Reda Kateb, Raphaël Personnaz, and Samir Guesmi, Nos Frangins is based on the story of 22-year-old Malik, whose death was allegedly caused by police brutality.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram/@redakateb
