Four Arab films shortlisted for Oscars 2025
The films have been nominated in various categories, including documentary feature, documentary short film, international feature, and live-action short film.
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The films have been nominated in various categories, including documentary feature, documentary short film, international feature, and live-action short film.
Jordanian filmmaker Azza Hourani produced 'My Sweet Land', which was developed as a co-production between Ireland, France, Jordan and the US.
The film delves into themes of family dynamics and the emotional bonds that reconnect parents and children.
'Everybody Loves Touda' marks Morocco's 20th submission for the Oscars since the country began participating in the category in 1977.
The anthology showcases 22 stories by Gaza-based filmmakers, created under the challenging conditions of ongoing bombings, with filmmakers risking their lives to bring these narratives to the screen.
'Anatomy of a Fall' is the first non-English language film to win in this category since 'Parasite' in 2019.
Two governors will represent the Animation Branch, comprising roughly 700 Academy members, while the Short Films Branch, with around 200 members, will have a single representative.
The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025.
Ben Hania started working on 'Four Daughters' in 2016, when she first heard the story on the news in Tunisia.
Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature made history earlier this year when it became the first Jordanian feature film to premiere in Cannes.
'Bye Bye Tiberias' is a collaborative production involving France, Belgium, Qatar, and Palestine, featuring dialogue in both French and Arabic.
'Seven Blessings' is director Ayelet Menahemi Menahemi’s first feature since 2007’s 'Noodle'.
The IIFMA noted that the chosen film did not adequately represent the creative output of Iranian filmmakers this year, many of whom operate discreetly or are in exile.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
The film explores a 1981 massacre in Casablanca through interviews and interactions with the director’s family and former neighbours.
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
'The Blue Caftan' is Touzani's second feature film after 'Adam', which dealt with single motherhood, another taboo subject within Moroccan society.
Kramer will assume his new role on July 18, with Hudson remaining as an adviser during the transition period.
'A Broken House' is a story of love, loss, and creating pathways home.
The feature film has already been shown at a number of festivals and won several awards.
The shortlists of the 93rd Academy Awards will be unveiled early next year with the awards ceremony slated to take place in April in Los Angeles, US.
Stewart will join the museum in January 2021 and will report to the Director and President of the Academy Museum, Bill Kramer.
Meeting inclusion thresholds will not be required for eligibility in the Best Picture category until the 96th Oscars which will take place in 2024.
The Actors Fund, Motion Picture & Television Fund, The Academy Foundation's Grants Programme will receive $2m each to support filmmakers and their families.
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