1964, after the death of his father, for which he feels guilty, Lahcen decides to leave his native village in the Moroccan Atlas to start over a new life more
1964, after the death of his father, for which he feels guilty, Lahcen decides to leave his native village in the Moroccan Atlas to start over a new life in Tangier. He works as a nurse with his friend Omar. Nothing seemed to look awkward until Omar tries to involve Lahcen into a suspicious case of organ trafficking. Tired of the psychological influence of Omar, Lahcen, seeking redemption, ends up heading back to his village where he could meet back his inner peace. 40 years later, Lahcen is arrested for an alleged trafficking in Tangier. To clear his father Ali, undertakes a journey through the past of his father. During his quest, he will cross the path of Said, the brother he never thought he had. close
A journey of three young students running for the students councils in UNRWA school in Jordan, from announcing the election till the end of the academic year.
A journey of three young students running for the students councils in UNRWA school in Jordan, from announcing the election till the end of the academic year. close
The unforgettable battle between first love and soulmate, fought on the battleground of one's heart and mind.(the kind that appeals to the eyes and requires more
The unforgettable battle between first love and soulmate, fought on the battleground of one's heart and mind.(the kind that appeals to the eyes and requires a chase) And the love we really need (the kind that appeals to the mind and requires a discovery). close
The story of the people of the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountains in Sudan, showing how they deal with civil war. Traditionally music has always been part of more
The story of the people of the Blue Nile and Nuba Mountains in Sudan, showing how they deal with civil war. Traditionally music has always been part of daily life in these areas, but now, it has a new role in a society challenge by war. close
Entrapped within a prison of his own making, a father's outlook and relationship with reality is questioned... Neglecting both his wife and daughter, more
Entrapped within a prison of his own making, a father's outlook and relationship with reality is questioned... Neglecting both his wife and daughter, Jassim lives a separate life to his family within an atmosphere of foreboding. It is only during a chance convergence of circumstances in which he visits the legendary tree of life that Jassim begins to question his understandings. close
Hédi is a taxi driver in Tunis. One evening he drives to the hospital a pregnant young woman who is going into labor. This brief encounter will bring more
Hédi is a taxi driver in Tunis. One evening he drives to the hospital a pregnant young woman who is going into labor. This brief encounter will bring a series of random, tragic and unexpected events, leading to a life-changing experience for both of them. close
Tarik lives in a land without colour, a land where water is contaminated by a strange phenomenon of “water bugs”. Tarik wears make-up and dresses up as more
Tarik lives in a land without colour, a land where water is contaminated by a strange phenomenon of “water bugs”. Tarik wears make-up and dresses up as a woman. He dances on a cart that is drawn by a dying horse and his father has practically abandoned him. One day, Tarik’s horse Larbi stops in the middle of a procession and refuses to take another step forward. Tarik will have to learn to live again and surrender to the colours of his life, which is the only way to escape the dullness of the world around him. close
Icflix presents the first Arabic film to portray the story of HIV and its impact on the social settings of those infected with the disease. This movie more
Icflix presents the first Arabic film to portray the story of HIV and its impact on the social settings of those infected with the disease. This movie explores the life of an HIV patient Yousef as he tries to reclaim the life he once had. close
A police officer finds himself haunted by a traumatic childhood memory as he searches for a missing man in the rugged mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, in more
A police officer finds himself haunted by a traumatic childhood memory as he searches for a missing man in the rugged mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, in this striking feature debut by Batin Ghobadi. close
Israeli-born director Tamara Erde visits six independently-run Israeli and Palestinian schools to investigate how history is taught in this contested region.
Israeli-born director Tamara Erde visits six independently-run Israeli and Palestinian schools to investigate how history is taught in this contested region. close
Young Viyan, is forcibly given to wealthy elder businessman, Haji Hemmo. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, more
Young Viyan, is forcibly given to wealthy elder businessman, Haji Hemmo. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, the respected elder looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by beating her and locking her up in the bedroom. The more the townsfolk mock him the harder he beats her. Meanwhile, a traveling young artist, Botan tries to reach out to her. This leads to Haji Hemmo's resolve to set her on fire. close
Walid, a video blogger, returns to his Egyptian countryside home to document and investigate strange happenings that have been disturbing his family since the death of his father.
Walid, a video blogger, returns to his Egyptian countryside home to document and investigate strange happenings that have been disturbing his family since the death of his father. close
"The Horseman Story" is a feature documentary directed and produced by Ksenia Giorno, telling the life story of a famous Emirati Horse master Tariq Al more
"The Horseman Story" is a feature documentary directed and produced by Ksenia Giorno, telling the life story of a famous Emirati Horse master Tariq Al Muhairi by following him in the latest shows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The film was shot at the time of the 42nd National Day, when the equestrian team of Tariq Al Muhairi was performing at the official cultural events. close
Queens of Troy follows a group of Syrian Refugee women as they put on their own updated, Arabic version of Euripides' ancient Greek play about refugees in Amman, Jordan.
Queens of Troy follows a group of Syrian Refugee women as they put on their own updated, Arabic version of Euripides' ancient Greek play about refugees in Amman, Jordan. close
The vitality of the African city has provided local filmmakers with a rich array of stories for their films. African Metropolis presents six short films more
The vitality of the African city has provided local filmmakers with a rich array of stories for their films. African Metropolis presents six short films that examine the complexity of urban life in Abidjan, Cairo, Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi. They run the gamut of genres, but in all the central character is the city itself. A Jewish pensioner lives alone in a Johannesburg apartment, the last resident of an ever-changing city. In a Nairobi of the future, one man searches for the girl of his dreams. Dakar is the backdrop to an intimate conversation between two women. Abidjan once played host to the American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. In Cairo a musician sees the gap between rich and poor expand. And a final film confronts the perils of the poverty trap. close
Tensions rise among 3 siblings - Juliette, Lucien and Margot - during a road trip from Abu Dhabi to the empty quarter of the U.A. E. They have come from more
Tensions rise among 3 siblings - Juliette, Lucien and Margot - during a road trip from Abu Dhabi to the empty quarter of the U.A. E. They have come from France to explore the world of their recently deceased father, a scientist who worked in the U.A.E. a few months each year. In the oasis town of Liwa, they discover the beautiful Noor, the father's assistant, who unveils a father they barely recognize and reveals her knowledge of seminal moments in each of their lives. This reassures and unsettles them, serving finally to bind them closer together. close
Although Hiba, Rita and Tamar – pupils at the international Schmidt’s Girls College in Jerusalem – have only been receiving classical singing lessons more
Although Hiba, Rita and Tamar – pupils at the international Schmidt’s Girls College in Jerusalem – have only been receiving classical singing lessons for under two years, their music teacher has registered them for the prestigious competition "Jugend Musiziert" ("Youth Makes Music"). An exciting journey awaits the students: their trip will lead them out of their conflict-ridden everyday life to the first round of the competition, which will be held in Istanbul in 2013. For those who succeed in this round the journey continues to Germany where the competition celebrates its 50th anniversary. Every single girl brings the right qualities to reach the local finals: musical talent, a special voice - and a never ending joy of singing. close
During the Iran-Iraq War, which began in 1980 and lasted for eight years, a Muslim family in a Kurdish village receives the government-sent corpse of more
During the Iran-Iraq War, which began in 1980 and lasted for eight years, a Muslim family in a Kurdish village receives the government-sent corpse of their son, who was killed in the war. When relatives begin to prepare the body for the funeral, they notice that the deceased was not circumcised, and therefore could not be their son. They tell their Christian neighbors about it, and every family in the village begins to believe that their relative has died and the body belongs to them. close
In a remote and poor village, three girls decide to change their destiny. They plan to rub a truck assuming its loaded with cash.. but what they never more
In a remote and poor village, three girls decide to change their destiny. They plan to rub a truck assuming its loaded with cash.. but what they never imagined is found in the truck and this changes their village and own lives forever. close
When 40-year-old Amir visits his ailing father in hospital intending to reveal a long held secret, the nature of their dysfunctional relationship gets more
When 40-year-old Amir visits his ailing father in hospital intending to reveal a long held secret, the nature of their dysfunctional relationship gets in the way. As the two men battle out their differences, the tension mounts on Amir who finally withdraws and leaves. Blinded by rage and his galloping emotions, Amir finds himself stuck between guilt and a desperate need to race back to his father before it's too late. close