Abdellatif Ben Ammar
2021Une si simple histoire
Abdellatif Ben Ammar
Labiba Ben Ammar, Juliet Berto
A documentary filmmaker goes to work on a project about Tunisians who have worked abroad. Many have married French women, and the couples try to adjust to France after many years in Tunisia. The man decides to forego the film in order to address the personal and social concerns of the people trying to cope in their new surroundings. This feature appeared at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.
A Simple Story
Caméra arabe
Férid Boughedir
Férid Boughedir, Youssef Chahine
Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
Arab Camera
