21. A Jihad for Love
Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Parvez Sharma
Actors: Muhsin Hendricks, A.K. Hoosen, Abdellah Taia, Arsham Parsi
22. Wedding in Galilee ( Urs al-jalil )
Year of Release: 1988
Overall Rating: 2.6 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Michel Khleifi
Actors: Mohamad Ali El Akili, Bushra Karaman, Makram Khoury, Yussuf Abu-Warda
23. Horses of God ( chevaux de Dieu, Les )
Year of Release: 2014
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Nabil Ayouch
Actors: Abdelhakim Rachi, Abdelilah Rachid, Hamza Souidek, Ahmed El Idrissi Amrani
24. Trances
Year of Release: 1985
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Musical/Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Ahmed El Maanouni
Actors: Larbi Batma, Nass-El Ghiwane, Abderrahman Paco, Omar Sayed
Plot: Nass El Ghiwane band, immensely popular in the Arab world from the 70s until today, draw their music from Moroccan and African folk music deeply rooted in the continent’s history. The lyrics are mainly inspired by the verses of famous poets of the trance, both sacred and lay.“Trances” pays tribute to Moroccan soul music and irrationality. The film reveals the band’s members as they are: so close to us in their daily lives, and capable of magical transformation on stage. They have an immense impact, embodying the youth cry for freedom.
25. About Baghdad
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Documentary/War
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Sinan Antoon, Bassam Haddad, Maya Mikdashi, Suzy Salamy, Adam Shapiro
Actors: Sinan Antoon
26. A Perfect Day
Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Actors: Ziad Saad, Julia Kassar, Alexandra Kahwagi
27. Encounter Point
Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Ronit Avni, Julia Bacha
Actors: Ali Abu Awwad, Sami Al Jundi, Robi Damelin, Shlomo Zagman
28. Red Satin ( Satin rouge )
Year of Release: 2002
Overall Rating: 2.4 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Musical/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Raja Amari
Actors: Hiam Abbass, Hend El Fahem, Maher Kamoun, Monia Hichri
29. Unknown Land
Year of Release: 2013
Overall Rating: 2.2 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Drama/Fantasy
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Manuel de Coco
Actors: Manos Kokoromitis, Shaiya Salem, Daniel Plackett
Plot: The Arab Spring, Yemen 2011. The revolution continues. It’s the monsoon season and life goes on smoothly for the inhabitants of Socotra Island. Not far from land, a sailing boat bearing an Israeli flag sinks and the search for survivors begins. A castaway is washed ashore a secluded beach. On the other side of the island, a native dreams of the castaway seeking his help. He prays to God for answers.This adventure begins through the castaway’s body, a man who in the sinking of his life sees for the first time a chance to know gratefulness, to be reborn. Will he overthrow destiny? Will he get back alive?
30. Gaza Strip
Year of Release: 2002
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 4 stars
Language: Arabic
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: James Longley
