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Al-Araby
Al-Araby
The uncertainty of 2020 certainly leaked into 2021 with the world continuing to adapt and attempt to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, cinema in the time of coronavirus has variously provided a much-needed respite, especially from Middle Eastern and Northern African filmmakers. That’s not to say these offerings have totally ignored current affairs; the power of cinema comes from its ability to reflect and respond to the goings-on in the world and there has been an abundance of MENA films with a considerable amount to say. So with the year coming to an end, here are some (but not all…
