#Venice Film Festival
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CultureOscars 2027: A Comprehensive Guide to Arab Films Competing for Best International Feature
Seven Arab regions have selected their entries for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards, spanning diverse genres and topical issues.
CultureAward-Winning Gaza Documentary 'NAZA' to Stream Free Online After Global Theatrical Release
The award-winning documentary NAZA, which investigates the use of AI in Gaza conflicts, will stream for free following its global theatrical release.
CultureAward-Winning Gaza Documentary 'Naza' Secures Middle East Theatrical Release Following Venice Triumph
The award-winning Gaza documentary Naza, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has secured a Middle East cinema release following its Venice Film Festival success and international rollout.
PoliticsNetanyahu Vows to Strip Citizenship From Filmmakers Behind Award-Winning Documentary NAZA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to advance legislation revoking the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the Venice Film Festival success of their documentary NAZA.
CultureIsraeli Culture Minister Vows to Strip Citizenship From Filmmakers Over Gaza Documentary
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at the Venice Film Festival.
CultureVenice Golden Lion Winner May el-Toukhy Discusses 'Woman Unknown' and Her Egyptian Roots
Danish-Egyptian filmmaker May el-Toukhy discusses her Venice Film Festival Golden Lion win for Woman Unknown, exploring themes of post-WWII trauma, the female body as a battleground, and her own multicultural background.
CultureGaza Documentary 'Naza' Wins Special Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival
The documentary Naza, which examines military operations in Gaza, has won the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival as filmmakers and jurors praised its courageous documentation of ongoing events.
CultureDanish-Egyptian Director May el-Toukhy Claims Venice Golden Lion for 'Woman Unknown'
Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy won the Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion for Woman Unknown, while lead actress Mathilde Arcel claimed the Best Actress award.
CultureGaza Documentary 'Naza' Earns Historic 25-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received a record-breaking 24-and-a-half-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for their Gaza documentary Naza.
CultureIsraeli Documentary 'NAZA' Exposing AI-Targeting in Gaza Earns 25-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival
A new documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor detailing AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza received a 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
CultureVenice Film Festival Documentary 'Naza' Exposes Israeli Intelligence Testimonies and the Machinery of War in Gaza
The powerful Venice Film Festival documentary Naza features anonymous testimonies from Israeli intelligence personnel detailing the systematic destruction and civilian casualties in Gaza.
CultureCitizen Osama Review: An Intimate Look at Daily Survival and Journalism in Gaza
Ahmed Hassouna's documentary Citizen Osama offers an intimate and poignant portrait of a journalist balancing the dangerous realities of covering the conflict in Gaza with the daily struggle to survive.
CultureHow Lebanon’s Devastating Banking Crisis Inspired George Clooney-Backed Heist Film 'Furies'
Personal trauma from Lebanon's 2019 banking crisis inspired director Rami Kodeih and co-writer Nora Mariana to create the heist film Furies, which recently debuted at the Venice Film Festival with backing from George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures.
CultureVenice Film Festival Opens Amid Renewed Calls for Palestine Support from Stars and Filmmakers
Filmmakers, actors, and cultural figures at the Venice Film Festival have renewed their support for Palestine through open letters, symbolic fashion, and advocacy initiatives.
CultureOscars 2027: Iraq, Morocco, and Palestine Announce Their Official International Feature Film Submissions
Iraq, Morocco, and Palestine have announced their official film submissions for the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards, highlighting diverse stories of conflict, migration, and survival.
CultureArab Designers Take Center Stage as Stars Shine at the Venice Film Festival
Stars including Geena Davis, Amal Clooney, Kaouther Ben Hania, and Sydney Sweeney showcased prominent Arab designers on the red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
CultureRamy Youssef and Hiam Abbass Lend Support to New Gaza Cinema Academy at Venice Film Festival
Actors Ramy Youssef and Hiam Abbass are supporting the newly unveiled Gaza Cinema Academy, launched at the Venice Film Festival to empower emerging Palestinian filmmakers and formalize local film education.
CultureVenice Film Festival Opens as Stars and Directors Rally in Support of Palestine
Filmmakers and Hollywood stars at the Venice Film Festival have voiced strong support for Palestine, joining open letters, displaying symbolic accessories, and defending free speech.
CultureOscar-Winning Directors of 'No Other Land' Set Venice Premiere for New Gaza Documentary 'Naza'
Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are set to premiere their new documentary 'Naza' at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on the systems behind civilian casualties in Gaza.