cinema

For a filmmaker who has spent decades challenging norms, a film about traditional Japanese theatre seems like an odd choice. At the Venice Film Festival, he explains to Al Majalla why it is not.

In this monthly round-up, Al Majalla surveys the latest releases from Arab and international cinema, from arthouse to blockbuster and everything in between

The journey from spoken word to written form to giant cinema screens taken by this 3,000-year-old story in some ways matches that of its protagonist

As AI accelerates the production of formulaic entertainment and audiences grow accustomed to ever-shorter forms, slow cinema offers an alternative way of seeing

A monthly tour of the newest movie releases from the Arab world and beyond

Back on the Croisette for two highly-anticipated feature films, the French-Tunisian-Algerian actress keeps on wowing directors and audiences

This year, the renowned film festival appears to be addressing a world where films are made and consumed differently, while maintaining its legacy as the world's foremost arena for art cinema

A tour of the newest movie releases and an older classic for good measure

Chloé Zhao's Hamnet enters the awards season adorned with prestige, affirming its place among this year's most anointed films. Yet beneath the acclaim lies a curious emotional hollowness.

For those who look closely, there were recurring cultural themes over the past 12 months, whether in cinema, music, art, or literature. There were also common threats and shared opportunities.