The Brazilian director of “I’m Still Here” will be one of the guests speaking to film professionals in April at Qumra 2025, a talent incubator of the Doha Film Institute.
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The Brazilian Embassy and the Guimarães Rosa Institute in Beirut, in partnership with Metropolis Cinema, will host free screenings of Brazilian films. Featured films include Jesus Kid and Until the Music Is Over.
The special session featured actress Sabrina Petraglia and writer Thaís Vilarinho. The event was supported by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
Portuguese filmmaker Carlos Gomes chose Brazil for the premiere of his film “The Poet King,” which explores the dilemmas of an 11th-century Arab dynasty leader around poetry and war. The movie is part of the Arab World Film Festival. The director discussed his cinematographic production with ANBA.
The 19th Arab World Film Festival opened on Thursday night (29) at CineSesc in São Paulo. The program features films that shed light on the challenges facing Middle Eastern society.
Next Thursday (29), the 19th Arab World Film Festival begins. The event will feature screenings of previously unseen films, a world premiere, and a debate session.
Rio-state cities Niterói and Duque de Caxias, as well as the city of Rio de Janeiro, will host the 4th Arab Women’s Film Festival from August 17 to 25. Themes include Muslim populations and life in Palestine.
A grandson of Lebanese grandparents, the Brazilian-born has built an ascending career in culture and cinema. One of his many recent projects was the launch of a book on TV series.
Brazilian nationals can enter international movie co-production projects by April 12 to apply for sector-specific funding under a call for entries.
Photographer, artist and activist Gui Mohallem talked about his trip back to Lebanon. The country of origin of his family was the backdrop of videos and photos created by him to reconnect with his history.
Three movies will be screened on Saturdays at Clube Monte Líbano on October 8, 15 and 22. Entrance is free, and the festival is open to the public.
After two years solely in an online format, film screenings are also taking place in person again in the capital of São Paulo. Festival organizers and supporters spoke at the opening this Wednesday (31).
The screenings will occur at CineSesc, in São Paulo, on the festival’s return to the in-person format, from August 31 to September 7. Three films will be available on the Sesc Digital platform.
In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, the streaming service will offer a grant to five women from countries like Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco.
