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A poster for the 2023 film Naga

Naga: How a film about a vengeful camel is inspiring Saudi women

In a new Saudi film streaming on Netflix, Sarah's rebellious day-long adventure ends in tragedy, but it perfectly captures how Saudi women are becoming more fearless.

Hoda Salim Al-Muhithawi 29 January 2024
Mona and Julia in a still from 'Goodbye Julia'. Mad-Distribution

"Goodbye Julia": Sudan’s social divide poignantly depicted in Cannes prize winner

After nabbing the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Freedom Prize, Mohamed Kordofani's feature film debut will be Sudan's official submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.

Areej Jamal 20 December 2023
The latest film version of Napoleon Bonaparte is, like his name suggests, good in parts Andy Edwards

Napoleon: Ridley Scott puts English touch on famous French emperor

The latest film version of Napoleon Bonaparte is, like his name suggests, good in parts

Bryn Haworth 27 November 2023
Essaouira, Morocco. Getty Images

How Orson Welles resurrected the spirit of Othello in Morocco

Essaouira, on the Moroccan coast, was the grand backdrop of Orson Welles' cinematic masterpiece "Othello", a production marred with financial trouble. Still, it won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1952.

Ismail Ghazaly 23 November 2023
What 'Barbie' and 'The Little Mermaid' say about the world as we know it. Manon Biernacki

What 'Barbie' and 'The Little Mermaid' say about the world

While 'Barbie' is repackaged with lukewarm activism and capitalism-lite, mostly succeeding in promoting Mattel, 'The Little Mermaid' offers an updated allegory on migration.

Areej Jamal 29 October 2023
Inside Christopher Nolan's ongoing legacy and his directorial mark in cinema. Universal Pictures / Warner Bros / Al Majalla

Lifting the curtain on Christopher Nolan's legacy of time-bending, formula-breaking blockbusters

'Oppenheimer', inching closer to $1bn at the global box office, has all the markings of Nolan's signature touch. We break down his distinct style, two decades in the making.

Mohammed Rouda 30 September 2023
Said Shimi has written more than 30 books in Arabic, chronicling his career and journey. Supplied

Cinematographer Said Shimi delves into history and cinema's unsung heroes in latest trilogy

In 'Tales of a Cinematographer: The Strange and the Hidden of Filmmaking,' Shimi takes us behind the scenes of his storied career, mixing personal anecdotes with a rich national history.

Wael Said 23 September 2023
Alaa Youssef Faden, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Telfaz11.

Alaa Faden: Telling Saudi stories is key to global success

The CEO of Telfaz11 talks to Al Majalla about how his media studio revolutionised content creation in Saudi Arabia. Two of its films are currently screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 14 September 2023
"Sattar" is coming soon to Netflix. Netflix

Saudi film "Sattar" premieres on Netflix amid great fanfare

With hit Saudi film streaming in our homes soon, we revisit "Sattar", a comedy about a disillusioned wrestler, to hear what Saudi critics have to say about its commercial success and artistic merit.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 08 September 2023
Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki poses during a photocall for "Kuolleet Lehdet" (Fallen Leaves) during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023. AFP

Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki finds hope amongst war in “Fallen Leaves”

Six years after announcing his retirement, Finland's most renowned filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki is back with tragicomedy "Fallen Leaves", addressing jaded lovers, war and triumphant human connection.

Firas Al-Madi 24 August 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko / AFP
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In Moscow, Syria's new president said he wants to restore and redefine relations with Russia—a former foe. But is this a genuine olive branch or a message to Washington?

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Israeli singer Yuval Raphael parades with the Israeli flag during the dress rehearsal for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 16, 2025. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
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The Israeli premier's uncompromising attitude threatens the fragile ceasefire that the US president has worked so hard to secure

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