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Arab Cinema Awards: Gaza Film Wins Big at Cannes
16 May
Summary
- Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' secured Best Screenplay and Cinematography awards.
- Cherien Dabis earned Best Director for 'All That's Left Of You'.
- Awards were voted on by 307 critics from 75 countries.
The 10th Critics' Awards for Arab Films, organized by the Arab Cinema Centre, has recognized outstanding achievements in Arab cinema. Annemarie Jacir's film 'Palestine 36,' set in Gaza in 2007, was a significant winner, earning Best Screenplay for Jacir and Best Cinematography for Hélène Louvart. The film had previously premiered and won Best Director in the Un Certain Regard section.
Cherien Dabis also received accolades, winning Best Director for her work on 'All That's Left Of You.' The awards ceremony, held at Cannes' Plage des Palmes, was the culmination of a voting process involving a record 307 Arab and international critics from 75 countries.
Special honors were also presented. Vincenzo Bugno received the Game Changer Award for his instrumental role in championing Arab cinema globally. Additionally, Hussein Fahmy was celebrated with the Personality of the Year Award for his remarkable and ongoing contributions to the Arab film industry.
