From deeply rooted traditions to distinct cultural and societal norms and values, the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region are as culturally diverse as they are rich. Perhaps nothing can showcase the diversity in culture of Middle Eastern and North African countries quite as much as the films produced out of those countries. Not just films, of course, but art in general – art is the perfect gateway of truth as to what a person or place is really like. That being said, watching certain films can surely paint a vivid picture as to certain cultural intricacies that one may not otherwise know about. Independent (indie) films in particular seem to always manage to portray stories of ‘life as it is’ as opposed to offering a commercial blockbuster hit. What is special about the following selection of films is the fact that they manage to highlight very universal issues that anyone in the world could relate to, all while being tied into the cultural differences that are associated to these issues in these parts of the world. Papicha Country: Algeria Year: 2019 Genre: Drama Taking place during…
10 Indie Films From the MENA Region Available to Watch on Netflix
December 24, 2020
