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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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For years, Palestinians and Israelis have employed cinema to depict contrasting narratives of Palestine. But to what end?