Middle East
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Polish the silver, just in case
BEIRUT: A glimpse into a world of privilege both outrageous and bittersweet.
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A hilarious examination of the human condition
An intimate portrait of a sarcastic elderly Palestinian woman's life, relationships, regrets and bitterness enlightened by flashes of dark humour.
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Animal justice meets human justice
Two of the films presented at this year’s Belgian DocVille Documentary Film Festival, remind us about the continuing violation of justice – may it be animal or human injustice.
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Peeling back the layers of the Israeli-Palestine conflict
West of the Jordan River is Amos Gitai's first return to the Palestinian occupied territories since his 1982 documentary Field Diary. In his latest film he picks up the pieces where he left off – arguing that people is the change needed to make peace in the Middle East.
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A quiet form of genocide
Can hunger be abolished? Today’s hunger disasters have political causes, claims professor Alex De Waal. He believes famine must be criminalized and that political leaders must be brought to court.
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One in a Million
The Poetess follows the lone female contestant on the most popular talent show in the Middle East and the courage she displays through her poetry.
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Calling All Prosecutors
SYRIA: Syria’s Dissappeared should be mandatory viewing for all of those concerned about human rights or the Middle East.
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Elite liberalism + mass nationalism = true
GLOBALISATION: For political scientist Jean François Bayart, globalisation and the development of national identity are complementary processes.
