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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.

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.

An archive in the capital preserves not just films but memory, offering hope and inspiration for a younger generation of filmmakers

Al Majalla gives an overview of some of the most noteworthy films and TV shows about the pope

The trailblazing Egyptian producer and actress with a tumultuous private life had become an icon when she died in 2020, not least for having stood against the nationalisation of cinema

Set to the stunning backdrop of AlUla, Norah by Tawfiq Al-Zaidi has broken new ground for Saudi cinema with a story about two people who inspire one another.

Shot in Toyko, Wim Wenders' film pays homage to Ozu and other Japanese filmmaking giants. Critics say this could be the German filmmaker's best work yet.

2023 saw a trend of films-within-films with cutting-edge directors embracing classic cinema

The stories of a musical composer, a physicist, and a Nazi leader are competing for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards

With so many high-quality offerings in Saudi cinema, films must rise to a very high bar to impress audiences. Abdelelah Alqurashi's latest film falls short.