Africa
CANNES 2023 LINE-UP: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East
List of titles selected for Cannes Official Selection, Critics Week and Directors Fortnight from Asia, Africa and the Middle East with sales agents.
Africa
FESTIVALS: ‘Le Spectre De Boko Haram’ Wins Tiger Award In Rotterdam
Cameroonian filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou’s Le Spectre De Boko Haram was presented with the Tiger Award at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Middle East
FESTIVALS: Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘The Beasts’ Takes Three Prizes In Tokyo
Psychological thriller The Beasts, directed by Spain’s Rodrigo Sorogoyen, won three awards at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, including the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best actor for Denis Menochet.
Newsletters
Saudi Filmmaker Aymen Khoja On How To Build A Film Industry From Scratch
Middle East
FESTIVALS: ‘A New Old Play’, ‘Mediterranean Fever’ Win Top Awards At HKIFF
A New Old Play was named best film in the Chinese section, while Mediterranean Fever took best film in the World section.
Middle East
FESTIVALS: ‘Drowning In Holy Water’ Takes Best Film At MIFFEST Awards
Eric Gravel's Full Time was presented with best director and best actress at fifth edition of the awards.
Korea & Japan
ROUND-UP: Major Sales Deals Out Of This Year’s Cannes Market
A summary of the major sales deals announced at this year's Cannes market on films originating from Asia & Middle East.
Middle East
FESTIVALS: Park Chan-wook, Song Kang-ho Win Major Cannes Awards
Korean talent took two of the top awards, with Park Chan-wook winning best director and Song Kang-ho taking best actor.
Newsletters
How Much Can Netflix Grow In Asia Pacific?; Arab Titles Join Cannes Line-up; South Indian Cinema Strikes Again
Middle East
STREAMING UPDATES: Alice In Borderland, Takeshi's Castle, Five Blind Dates
MARCH 2022: Rolling updates of the latest streaming content announcements from Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Newsletters
China Cinema Closures; Blockchain; HAF Awards; Global Box Office; Middle East Festivals
Middle East
ARTHOUSE UPDATE: Ampere Cinema In Tripoli, Lebanon Set To Reopen
The site is being renovated by Tiro Association For Arts, which is working to open cultural spaces outside of Beirut.