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Focus: Occupation and migration

This year we have two special sections in the program with films that thematically belong together. One section is about the occupation in Israel and…

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Shooting star to Arab Film Days

Thirty-four-year-old British-Jordanian Naji Abu Nowar is referred to as the new shooting star in the Arab film heaven. Film magazine Variety…

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At these events you do not need a ticket

Not all the events at the Arab Film Days require a ticket or festival pass – check out this list for all the free admissions! 

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Festival guide for Arab Film Days

Welcome to four days of quality films from the Arab world, as well as debates that give unique insight into the most relevant topics from the region.…

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Program Release Arab Film Days 2015

The anniversary program for the Arab Film Days 2015 has now been released online, and tickets are available too! We look forward to four happy film…

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Silent film concert: Views of the Ottoman Empire

Film critic Jay Weissberg of Variety takes you hundreds of years back in time to the Ottoman Empire, at our unique silent film concert, accompanied…

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A humorous view on Israel-Palestine

Two charming films with a humorous approach to the conflict in Israel-Palestine are programmed for this years Arab Film Days! The Wanted 18 tells the…

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The Arab Film Days 2015 celebrate five years

In April 2015 the Arab Film Days will celebrate its fifth anniversary, and we are planning to celebrate in style with the newest films of the highest…

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Festival guide - Arabian Film Days 2014

Three days packed with quality films from the Arabic world are right around the corner. The programme might seem overwhelming, but there is no need…

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Hany Abu-Assad: Love, betrayal and action from Palestine

It is a rare occurrence when a two times Oscar nominated director visits Arabian Film Days – or Norway for that matter. Hany Abu-Assad, known for his…