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The Arab Films That Are Going To Cannes This Year

Lebanese Director Jimmy Keyrouz nominated for this year’s festival

Cannes Film Festival may have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and that leaves us missing la Croisette's iconic red carpet moments but that doesn't mean films are not getting the recognition they deserve. This year, Arab films are making strides within the international film circuits and the renowned French festival is one to notice... Cannes has just released its selection of films that will be featured in its 2020 lineup and four of them are by Arab filmmakers.  

Check out the trailblazing films from the region representing Arab cinema at Cannes!

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Passion Simple

Lebanese director Danielle Arbid’s latest release is one film enthusiasts have been waiting for. The film focuses on the topic of “forbidden love,” as the narrative is based around a married Russian diplomat stationed in Paris and an older woman who’s lives collide in a rare twist of fate. The movie is in French and is based on the 1992 novel by Anne Ernaux.  

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