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Morocco knew cinema since 1897 through the filming of "Le chevrier Marocain" (The Moroccan goatkeeper) by Louis Lumière. Between that time and 1944, many foreign movies were shot in Morocco, especially in the Ouarzazate area. The following are the key dates in Moroccan cinema:
*1944: Establishment of the "Moroccan Cinematographic Center" (CCM/The governing body). Studios were open in Rabat. *1952: Orson Welles' Othello wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival under the Moroccan flag. The Festival's musicians did not play the Moroccan national anthem, as no one in attendance knew what it was.http://www.wellesnet.com/filming_othello.htm *1958: Mohammed Ousfour creates the first Moroccan movie "Le fils maudit" (The damned son). *1982: The first national festival of cinema. - Rabat. *1968: The first Mediterranean Film Festival is held in Tangier. The Mediterranean Film Festival in its new version is held in Tetouan. *2001: The first International Film Festival of Marrakech is held in Marrakech
List of articles related to the Cinema of Morocco
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International Film Festival of Marrakech is an international film festival held annually in Marrakech, Morocco since 2000. It is one of the biggest events devoted to the film in Morocco; a location of the principal photography of many international productions.
The jury of the festival gathers international writers, actors, personalities and endeavors to reward the best Moroccan and foreign productions of feature films and short films.
The festival is chaired by Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco.
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List of articles related to the Cinema of Saudi Arabia
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Arab cinema refers to the cinema of the Arab world where Arabic language is used in theatre and films.
There is increased interest in films originating in the Arab world. In English speaking countries, films from Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian territories, Syria and Tunisia for example are making wider and more frequent rounds than ever before in local film festivals and repertoire theaters.http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2501/is_1-2_27/ai_n15694703
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This category lists actors and actresses of stage, cinema and television who originated from Saudi Arabia.
Keif al-Hal? (Arabic: ) is Saudi Arabia's first big-budget film, produced by Ayman Halawani (of Prince Al-Walid bin Talal's Rotana Group). Directed by Izidore Musallam, it stars Hind Mohammed, the first Saudi cinema actress.NYTimes.com: ''Daring to Use the Silver Screen to Reflect Saudi Society''
Mohammed, who appears unveiled, received threats from some conservative Muslims, but remained optimistic, hoping the film would encourage reform to Saudi Arabia's restrictions on cinema. Saudi audiences were able to see the film on pay-per-view through an agreement with Showtime Arabia. The film's title roughly translates into, "How's it going?" or "How are you?". The film, shot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a comedy-drama that recounts the story of a family torn between modernity and tradition in Saudi Arabia.
Although there is clerical opposition to public screenings of films in Saudi Arabia, media reports suggest that the ban on public display of movies there is also in keeping with the monarchy's refusal to permit unlicensed public gatherings. http://www.paynesvillearea.com/news/headlinesarticles/archives/112801/karenarabia112801.html "Public gatherings are NOT allowed. There are no movie theaters or any kind of activity that would allow large numbers of people to congregate to share viewpoints, with the exception of soccer matches, which are open to men only. We've seen on television that Saudis have meetings out in the desert where they meet with the local prince to express their grievances."
Najdat Ismail Anzour is a Syrian television director of Circassian origins. He is most known in the Arab world for his prolific TV series with a distinct style. His father Ismail Anzour, the director who made Taht sama'a Dimashq (Under Damascus Skies), Syria's first silent film, in 1932. Anzour graduated as a mechanical engineer, but credits his father with encouraging him to direct films. Initially, he created TV ads (numbering over 1,000), and later went into TV series, then films.
Nadine Labaki (Arabic; نادين لبكي ) is a Lebanese actress and director. She is one of the well known directors in the Arabic music video industry. Nadine is usually credited for bringing artists into the scene.
In 2007, Labaki co-wrote, directed, and starred in her feature-film debut, Caramel, which became an international sensation at film festivals and went on to achieve box office success. It showcases a Beirut that most aren't familiar with. Rather than tackle political and religious issues which have plagued Lebanon, she presents a romantic comedy that deals with five Beirut women who gather at a beauty salon and deal with love, sexuality, tradition, disappointment, and everyday ups and downs.
The film garnered Labaki much acclaim as both a director and actress, and put her on Variety's 10 Directors to Look Out for List.
For a complete list of Lebanese film, visit List of Lebanese Films.
This category lists Syrian film directors.
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