Within the framework of cooperation with the “Cinema Tador” project, the Association Culturelle pour le Travail Cinématographique – Action 216 organized cinema screenings dedicated to children in the governorate of Zaghouan on 9 November 2025, in collaboration with the ANHAR – Arab Network for Human Rights Films. The screenings were accompanied by direct discussions with […]
The 9th edition of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival – Beirut was held from 27 to 30 June 2025 at Masrah Al Madina – Saint George, under the theme “Remember,” marking the 50th anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War. Over four days, the festival screened 14 films addressing human rights issues, accompanied by four […]
Beirut, the former As-Safir newspaper building in Hamra hosted a special screening of the newly restored version of The Giver of Freedom (1989) by Iraqi filmmaker Kais al-Zubaidi. The event was organized by Nadi Lekol Nas and ANHAR – The Arab Network for Human Rights Films, in collaboration with Karama Beirut and Karama Human Rights […]
The Arab Network for Human Rights Films (ANHAR) continues to serve as a regional platform that unites film festivals and cinematic institutions across the Arab world, with the mission of promoting a culture of human rights through cinema. The network facilitates the exchange of experiences and resources among its members, while coordinating joint activities such […]
Ma3mal 612 Think Factory is currently preparing for the 16th edition of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival, scheduled to take place from December 5 to December 15, 2025, maintaining its traditional annual dates. Preparations include the official Call for Film Submissions, set to launch on June 13, 2025. The festival team is currently deliberating […]
The Palestinian partner revived the “Street Cinema” initiative in Gaza despite the ongoing sensitive and critical circumstances. A series of film screenings took place at the Holst Cultural Theater in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City, starting from June 17, 2025. This activity runs in parallel with discussions with Ma3mal 612 Think Factory, whose “Neighborhood […]
UMAM Documentation and Research continues to hold awareness-raising events and screenings in Beirut under the theme: “Toward a Deeper Understanding of Prisons.” Several activities were held in March, including a panel discussion on exposing Syrian prisons, and a film screening and discussion event titled “Fifty Years of Repetition: 1975–2025.” A highlight of the month was […]
The Cultural Association for Cinematic Action – Action 612 is organizing a special event under the title “Here is Gaza… Live from Tunisia,” featuring a series of film screenings focused on the city of Gaza. The program includes notable works such as the French film “Yalla Gaza” and “Life is Beautiful” by director Mohammed Jabaly, […]
Preparations are underway for the Annual Meeting of the Arab Network for Human Rights Films (ANHAR), scheduled to take place on June 14, 2025, bringing together network members to address several pressing topics: Discussion of recent developments in member countries that have led to the postponement of various activities, including festivals, panel discussions, and training […]
Preparations are underway for the 3rd edition of the UMAM International Festival for Cinema and Human Rights, scheduled to take place from July 2 to 6, 2025. The festival will feature a selection of feature and short films, and will include a special collaboration with Al-Usra TV Channel to organize a television report competition under […]
