The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on 16 May and will continue until 27 May, with the director of ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and winner of the 2022 Palme D’Or (Golden Palm) – the most prestigious prize awarded at the festival – serving as the jury president of the year. Since its founding in 1946, the festival has provided a stage for filmmakers from all over the world to present their work and contend for important awards. Arab artists and films have made important contributions to the festival over the years, sharing their distinct viewpoints, cultural experiences, and artistic ambitions with a global audience. Arab cinema has been celebrated at Cannes, from taking home the Palme d’Or to being chosen for viewing in several of the festival’s different competing categories. Here is a list of some of the films by Arab filmmakers that stood out in Cannes over the years. 20th Century The Cannes Film Festival debuted in 1946. In the same year, Egypt submitted its first film to the festival –a film called ‘Dunia,’ directed by Muhammad Karim, starring Dawlat Abiad and Faten Hamamah. Youssef Wahby…
