Film review

For International Women's Day 2026, we tour the newest movie releases by female directors, while also reviewing an older classic for good measure

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

Al Majalla looks back at a memorable and haunting year in film, with Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab one of 2025's most powerful works

Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi tells the story of a group of ordinary people, all tortured by the same man, grappling with whether or not to take justice into their own hands

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

The depiction of a land-grabbing colonialist power turning on its weaker neighbour feels aimed at Israel, its advocates say. Yet supporters of Palestine should be up in arms, too.

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

The Iranian dissident won for his film 'It Was Just An Accident', which he made clandestinely, making him one of the most decorated filmmakers in the history of world cinema