This U.S. premiere of the 4K restoration of Férid Boughedir’s documentary, Caméra arabe, will include a screening followed by a Q&A session with the director himself. The film explores the rise of politically engaged cinema in North Africa and the Middle East, linking it to major historical events through film clips and filmmaker testimonies.

Caméra arabe with Férid Boughedir (Director)

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.