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First Iraqi-made film in 25 years in cinemas 0

First Iraqi-made film in 25 years in cinemas

Iraq’s cinema industry is making a comeback after years of conflict, with the first Iraqi-made film in a quarter of a century playing in theatres. Journey, which tells the story of an Iraqi woman struggling under conflict and sectarian violence, premiered in the capital, Baghdad, earlier this month. Mohammed al-Daraji, the film’s director and producer,…

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Is Saudi scurry to begin cinemas a step to novel freedom?

Saudi Arabia will lift a 35-year ban on cinemas and allow films to be screened as early as next year. On Monday, the Ministry of Culture and Information approved licenses for those wishing to open cinemas in the kingdom. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, the minister of culture, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday.…