North Africa

In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile
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In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile

Taking an experimental approach, the ‘Khartoum’ co-director returns to the experience and repercussions of the ongoing war in Sudan.

With 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away,' Morad Mostafa Opens a Different Perspective on Life in Egypt
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With 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away,' Morad Mostafa Opens a Different Perspective on Life in Egypt

After Ward’s Henna Party and I Promise You Paradise, the director closes his trilogy of inspecting Egyptian society through the eyes of Sudanese migrants.

What to Watch in North Africa this April
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What to Watch in North Africa this April

This month’s guide introduces Ramadan’s hit shows and eases you into the summer season with Egyptian and Moroccan comedies.

Four men, two wearing the traditional Egyptian red fez hat, and a woman are gathered around a table in a room filled with theater equipment, plotting a scheme.
Film + TV

The Most Anticipated Ramadan Series This Year

In this special edition of our monthly watch guide, we recommend the most exciting Ramadan shows coming out of Egypt this year.

A close-up shot of two boys, one wearing a white tank top and one a yellow t-shirt, carrying plastic bottles in sacks on their backs.
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‘Khartoum’ Wins Peace Film Prize at 75th Berlinale, Receiving Recognition for Its Political Urgency and Poetry

In this groundbreaking documentary, a civil servant, a tea lady, a resistance committee volunteer, and two street boys from Sudan’s war-torn capital share their stories in search of freedom.

The poster for Showmax’s new romantic comedy, ‘Not My Type.’
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10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend

Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years.

men in middle eastern dress seated in chairs with white flags containing Arabic text flying in the background.
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In 'Hollywoodgate,' Egyptian Filmmaker Ibrahim Nash’at Grants the World Access to the Taliban

The fly-on-the-wall documentary follows a soldier and his commander as they help turn a militia into a military government. Nash’at hopes that it will reignite policymakers’ sense of responsibility towards the Afghan people.

A young Moroccan boy with curly hair, wearing a red vest, looking into the camera.
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What to Watch in North Africa This January

From Oscar-nominated documentaries to socio-political drama, this guide has you covered for January cinema visits in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, and Arabic movie nights everywhere else.

Farah El Fassi, aka Noura, sits at a table gambling with a group of men, wearing a black blouse and appearing deep in thought.
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What to Watch in North Africa This December

This streaming and cinema guide is for those who don’t like to spend their holidays watching endless Christmas movies.

A still from ‘El Hawa Sultan’ showing Menna Shalaby and Ahmed Dawood speaking together while resting on the green railings of a bridge.
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What to Watch in North Africa This Month

From the magic of friendship to the spirits of 1001 nights, this month’s guide invites you into Egyptian and Moroccan worlds.

Huda El Mufti starring as Didi in Mat’am El Habayeb, dancing amidst a group of elderly women.
Profiles & Interviews

What to Watch in North Africa This October

October pulls you into the stories of chefs, cops and aliens in North Africa.

A portrait photo of Muhammed Hamdy in a green sweater at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
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Muhammed Hamdy on Blending Reality and Fiction in 'Perfumed With Mint'

The Emmy-winning Egyptian filmmaker’s debut feature 'Perfumed With Mint' premiered in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival, days after being first unveiled at Venice Critics Week.

Ahmed Hatem starring as Omar Affendi, wearing a gray suit and red tarboush.
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Watch to Watch in North Africa This September

Travel back in time to 20th century Egypt, or learn about societal taboos through this month’s film recommendations.

A still from ‘So What If The Goats Die’ showing actor Fouad Oughaou with a pile of used tyres behind him.
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What to Watch in North Africa This Month

The films in this month’s watch guide take you from Morocco’s snowy Atlas Mountains to sunkissed Atlantic surfers, all the way to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast and into its extremist religious circles.

A still photo of Nadine Labaki from the movie, ‘Back to Alexandria.’
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What to Watch in North Africa This Month

Learn about North Africa’s socio-political dynamics and histories by following the intimate family stories featured in this month’s guide.

Screengrab from 'Voy! Voy! Voy!' showing a family eating at the dining table.
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What to Watch in North Africa This Month

Here’s your guide to the region’s best comedies, thrillers, documentaries and action movies this month of June.

A screengrab of actress Nissrin Radi starring in 'QUEENS,' filmed in Casablanca, Morocco.
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What to Watch in North Africa This Month

From coming-of-age dramas, to comedy, to thriller, to epic space opera, this list has a bit of everything you can watch in North Africa this May.

Screengrab from Ramadan TV series Beit El Rifai showing a man approaching a woman sitting at a table outside on a balcony.
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More Ramadan Series to Stream This Month

A mixed bag of new releases and overlooked gems from Egypt, often referred to as the Hollywood of North Africa.

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