SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni (Documentary)

Description

How is secularism depicted in films?

The term "Aa'La'Ma'Ni," which translates to "worldly" in Arabic, holds significant meaning in the Middle East. Secularism remains a controversial topic in the region, where many associate it with atheism and anti-religious sentiments. SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni is a documentary grounded in academic research that explores the representation of secularism in Middle Eastern cinema and television. In this documentary, filmmakers and producers from the region candidly discuss issues such as religion, sectarianism, minority groups, and challenges within the industry.

SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni

Cast:
Rania Rafei (Filmmaker)
Hady Zaccak (Filmmaker)
Jihad Abu Falah (TV Producer)
Myriam El Hajj (Filmmaker)
Rawan Damen (Film Producer)
Nadia El Fani (Filmmaker)
Deema Azar (Film Producer)
Jumana Saadeh (Filmmaker).
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Partners:
University of East Anglia - Media Suite
TeleFinity Telecoms

Lamees Assaf - Co-producer
Khaldoun H. Shami - Director and Producer

Period	2023 → …
Degree of Recognition	International