Sudanese Director Takes Cannes by Storm with “Goodbye Julia”
In a thrilling turn of events at the eighth Critics Awards for Arab Films held during the Cannes Film Festival, Sudanese first-time director Mohamed Kordofani emerged victorious with his film “Goodbye Julia,” clinching both the best feature film and best screenplay awards.
Music Maestro Amin Bouhafa Strikes a Chord with “Hajjan”
French-Tunisian composer Amin Bouhafa’s exceptional work on the Saudi Arabia-based film “Hajjan” earned him the prestigious best music award at the event.
Tunisian Director Shines Bright with “Four Daughters”
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s groundbreaking docudrama “Four Daughters” made waves by winning three awards: Best director, best documentary, and best editing.
Star-Studded Cast Grabs the Limelight at Critics Awards
The talented Palestinian star Mouna Hawa was honored with the best actress award for her role in Amjad Al-Rasheed’s “Inshallah a Boy,” while Kanamé Onoyama received the best cinematography award.
Not to be outdone, Palestinian actor Saleh Bakri’s stellar performance in “The Teacher” earned him the best actor prize, and Egyptian filmmaker Morad Mostafa’s “I Promise You Paradise” triumphed in the best short film category.
Global Recognition for Arab Cinema
The prestigious awards ceremony, organized by the Arab Cinema Centre (ACC) in Cairo, saw winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries, solidifying the global impact and recognition of Arab cinema.