Film is an escape for Yehia, an artistic practice where he can pour his passion. His friends may focus on romantic entanglements and going to parties, but he has a different path. Although his middle class family expects him to pursue a more traditional career, he has an undeniable gift for acting and performing. While war closes in around him, he is determined to make his way to the United States - increasingly against the odds.
The Arab British Centre is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced office administrator to work for a dynamic cultural charity and contribute to its strategic direction.
There was an openness in that room, a bond, that I’m sure translated into the art.
The BFI London Film Festival runs from 4 to 15 October 2023 at venues in London, around the UK and on BFI Player. We wanted to make your life easier, so below you'll find the full listings of all Arab films screening this year.
Freedom Fields is a timely rewatch. Fadwa’s determination to speak out against the Libyan FA and inspire others reflects on that of the Spanish players who sat out of the FIFA World Cup this year.
In collaboration with Saqi Books, we've put together a list of titles we think you'll love to read this summer.
I am most looking forward to meeting and working with artists, and building new networks of solidarity, support and knowledge sharing.
As we continue to read history between the lines, we can pave the way for a deeper understanding of the role played by our communities in shaping the landscape of British history.
A hugely important novel in demonstrating oft ignored realities, Khalifeh’s Wild Thorns is essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of the pure humanity in Palestine, and the depth and breadth of experience in the nation today.
Themes of progress and regression, humankind’s power to create and destroy, and the contrast between urban and rural weave a loving, but honest, portrait of Iraq as only someone who truly knows it could paint.