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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Lost Land, the first feature film made entirely in the Rohingya language, has won the Best Film Award at this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, marking a groundbreaking moment for one of the world’s most persecuted and voiceless communities. The film, directed by Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimot...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — The Bollywood film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has been banned from release across six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, following reports of concerns over its perceived anti-Pakistan messaging. According to industry sources...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – The Saudi film “A Matter of Life and Death” premiered on the red carpet at Jeddah’s Red Sea International Film Festival, drawing attention to its cast, including lead actress Sarah Taibah and British actor Nicholas Hoult. Directed by Anas Ba-Tahaf, the Red Sea Film Fund-backed movie is described as a […]...
KUCHING, Malaysia (MNTV) — Brunei marked a milestone in its creative landscape with Wujud (Existence) winning the Best Borneo Feature Documentary at the inaugural Borneo Documentary Awards held in conjunction with the 7th Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2025 in Kuching, Malaysia. Directed by Syafi Halim and co-directed by ...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyz filmmaker Aktan Arym Kubat’s feature film “Black. Red. Yellow.” has won the Cultural Diversity Prize from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Screen Academy (APSA), the academy announced on its website. The award will be presented on Nov. 28 in Gold Coast, Australia. Based on stories by writer Topchugul Shaidullaeva, th...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Palestinian films drew exceptional turnout in eastern India this week as the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival featured works tracing Palestine’s anti-colonial struggle and the trauma of displacement—offering audiences a timely lens amid Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. According to The Hindu, multiple screenings ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladeshi photographer Md Tanveer Hassan Rohan has gained international recognition after winning third place in the “Color” category of the Doha Photography Award 2025, one of the world’s most competitive visual-arts contests. Independent outlet BDnews24.com reported that Rohan received 75,000 Qatari riyals ($20,5...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Dubai has established two new specialized committees focused on advancing the emirate’s film and gaming industries, as part of its broader strategy to strengthen its position as a global hub for media innovation and creative production. The move follows resolutions issued by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — An Uzbek documentary celebrating the country’s first aviator has been selected for competition in London and could become the first film from Uzbekistan ever nominated for a BAFTA award. According to the independent outlet UZ Daily, the film Taymetov. Herald of Victory was produced at the initiative of Uzbekistan ...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordan has emerged as a top global destination for film production, with more than 200 international films shot across its landscapes in recent years, generating over $500 million for the economy and driving a 20 percent rise in tourist arrivals, according to the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB). Blockbusters such as Star [&he...
