Section: Film and TV
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Bye Bye Tiberias captures the scars held by those of us who have fled war
Lina Soualem’s documentary following her journey with her mother Hiam Abbass to their Palestinian home is a powerful testimony to the human spirit of all displaced people
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We Are Lady Parts is back and still achingly cool
Season two of Nida Manzoor’s Bafta-winning comedy, featuring the exploits of a fictional punk band, challenges a number of stereotypes
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New documentary tells the story of the British Asians who fought the far right
Decades on, Channel 4 is chronicling a historic struggle against the National Front
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Lina Soualem’s new documentary pieces together a puzzle of Palestinian family history
The award-winning director talks about Bye Bye Tiberias, an intimate portrait of her mother, actor Hiam Abbass
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Director Leesa Gazi: ‘I carry Bangladesh with me in every part of my being’
The filmmaker on her life, work and why telling women’s stories is more important than ever
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Leeds Palestinian Film Festival 2023 uncovers a wealth of hidden stories
Now in its ninth year, the annual event has never felt more urgent
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Our picks for this year’s London Film Festival
This year’s festival, featuring highlights from a number of major directors, also includes debuts from Muslim talent from the UK and beyond
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Tears and jubilation at the final of The Shia Voice
The popular TV recitation contest’s second season has drawn to a dazzling close, showcasing a new generation of superstar poets