Joseph Fahim
@josephfahim.bsky.social
I do a whole bunch of things in cinema as my overlong futile search for home drags on.
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Joseph Fahim
@josephfahim.bsky.social
· May 16
Cairo Station
Youssef Chahine established his international reputation with this masterpiece, which, though initially a commercial failure in Egypt, would become one of the most influential and celebrated works in ...
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News is finally out. Ladies and gentlemen, the very first Egyptian film in @criterion.bsky.social
And for the first time, the restored version of Cairo as Seen by Chahine.
Honoured to have two video interviews on the disc, along with the accompanying essay.
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And for the first time, the restored version of Cairo as Seen by Chahine.
Honoured to have two video interviews on the disc, along with the accompanying essay.
www.criterion.com/films/32722-...
Reposted by Joseph Fahim
In my latest Al Bustan Seeds of Culture column, I explore why an Arab-American cinema never materialized and examine the dominant Sunni–Muslim–heterosexual–male gaze that continues to shape the works made by diasporic Arabs in the U.S.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
Cinema, Etcetera | Where is the Arab American Film Wave? — Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
By Joseph Fahim The cornerstone of works by diaspora filmmakers is identity and alienation, and intricate community dynamics in relation to diverse American environments. In the scant body of work...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In my latest Al Bustan Seeds of Culture column, I explore why an Arab-American cinema never materialized and examine the dominant Sunni–Muslim–heterosexual–male gaze that continues to shape the works made by diasporic Arabs in the U.S.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
In my latest Al Bustan Seeds of Culture column, I explore why an Arab-American cinema never materialized and examine the dominant Sunni–Muslim–heterosexual–male gaze that continues to shape the works made by diasporic Arabs in the U.S.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
Cinema, Etcetera | Where is the Arab American Film Wave? — Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
By Joseph Fahim The cornerstone of works by diaspora filmmakers is identity and alienation, and intricate community dynamics in relation to diverse American environments. In the scant body of work...
www.albustanseeds.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In my latest Al Bustan Seeds of Culture column, I explore why an Arab-American cinema never materialized and examine the dominant Sunni–Muslim–heterosexual–male gaze that continues to shape the works made by diasporic Arabs in the U.S.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/whereis...
To mark BFI’s current season of melodramas, I wrote about how Egypt’s storied tradition of melodramas reflected the spirit of a nation seldom in control of its own destiny, while also serving as a vehicle for championing women’s emancipation.
www.bfi.org.uk/features/aro...
www.bfi.org.uk/features/aro...
Around the world in melodrama: 9 countries, 45 essential films
From Hollywood tearjerkers to Chinese tales of passion and loss, melodrama has shaped cinema across cultures. Our trip around the globe explores how filmmakers worldwide have embraced heightened emoti...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
To mark BFI’s current season of melodramas, I wrote about how Egypt’s storied tradition of melodramas reflected the spirit of a nation seldom in control of its own destiny, while also serving as a vehicle for championing women’s emancipation.
www.bfi.org.uk/features/aro...
www.bfi.org.uk/features/aro...
On Bassem Youssef's unceremonious return to Egyptian TV, the morally flawed logic behind his defence of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the asymmetrical relationship between two cultures fighting for more freedoms.
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/bas...
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/bas...
Knowing the limits: Bassem Youssef makes a ‘safe’ return to Egyptian TV screens
The vaunted return of the comic to Egyptian TV brought hope for beleaguered Arab audiences but it appeared that some topics were off limits
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November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On Bassem Youssef's unceremonious return to Egyptian TV, the morally flawed logic behind his defence of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the asymmetrical relationship between two cultures fighting for more freedoms.
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/bas...
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/bas...
Lotfy Nathan's heart-wrenching Tunisian 'Harka' showed so much potential.
But of course he had to go to Hollywood and churn out this piece of utter abomination.
The track record of Arab filmmakers in Hollywood continues to be dismal.
youtu.be/6wb7ctqNSfs?...
But of course he had to go to Hollywood and churn out this piece of utter abomination.
The track record of Arab filmmakers in Hollywood continues to be dismal.
youtu.be/6wb7ctqNSfs?...
The Carpenter's Son Trailer #1 (2025)
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
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November 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Lotfy Nathan's heart-wrenching Tunisian 'Harka' showed so much potential.
But of course he had to go to Hollywood and churn out this piece of utter abomination.
The track record of Arab filmmakers in Hollywood continues to be dismal.
youtu.be/6wb7ctqNSfs?...
But of course he had to go to Hollywood and churn out this piece of utter abomination.
The track record of Arab filmmakers in Hollywood continues to be dismal.
youtu.be/6wb7ctqNSfs?...
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Fuck this fucking coward, I hope he gets crushed in a primary by a Palestinian bodega owner from Bay Ridge
Q: It's election day in NYC. Did you vote for Mamdani or Cuomo?
Schumer: "Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help NYC."
Schumer: "Look, I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help NYC."
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Fuck this fucking coward, I hope he gets crushed in a primary by a Palestinian bodega owner from Bay Ridge
Wrote about the Arab films featured in fall fest season, including Yanis Koussim's brilliantly unhinged Algerian horror 'Roqia' and Said Zagha's daring Palestinian thriller 'Coyotes,' winner of best short at #LFF2025
For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/roq...
For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/roq...
From Roqia to Coyotes: The movies to watch out for this winter
One of the scariest Algerian horror movies ever made, a Sudanese coming-of-age drama, an Iranian comedy about censorship, and a subversive Palestinian short film
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October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Wrote about the Arab films featured in fall fest season, including Yanis Koussim's brilliantly unhinged Algerian horror 'Roqia' and Said Zagha's daring Palestinian thriller 'Coyotes,' winner of best short at #LFF2025
For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/roq...
For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/roq...
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Some thoughts on 'One Battle After Another' for my monthly column for Al Bustan Seeds of Culture while asking the question that hasn't left me since watching the picture: Where did all the angry, insubordinate Arab films go?
www.albustanseeds.org/news/arabcin...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/arabcin...
Cinema, Etcetera | “One Battle After Another” and the Vanishing of Revolutionary Arab Cinema — Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
By Joseph Fahim “One Battle After Another” is not just about the U.S. — it’s a fable about the failure of the left worldwide. And for the Arab viewer, it’s impossible to watch the film without dra...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Some thoughts on 'One Battle After Another' for my monthly column for Al Bustan Seeds of Culture while asking the question that hasn't left me since watching the picture: Where did all the angry, insubordinate Arab films go?
www.albustanseeds.org/news/arabcin...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/arabcin...
Thrilled and honoured to have written the essay for the
@criterion.bsky.social's release of Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina's masterwork 'Chronicle of the Year of Fire', the sole Arab and African Palme d'Or winner.
A big thank you to my wonderful editor Imogen Sara Smith.
Out on January 20, 2026.
@criterion.bsky.social's release of Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina's masterwork 'Chronicle of the Year of Fire', the sole Arab and African Palme d'Or winner.
A big thank you to my wonderful editor Imogen Sara Smith.
Out on January 20, 2026.
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thrilled and honoured to have written the essay for the
@criterion.bsky.social's release of Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina's masterwork 'Chronicle of the Year of Fire', the sole Arab and African Palme d'Or winner.
A big thank you to my wonderful editor Imogen Sara Smith.
Out on January 20, 2026.
@criterion.bsky.social's release of Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina's masterwork 'Chronicle of the Year of Fire', the sole Arab and African Palme d'Or winner.
A big thank you to my wonderful editor Imogen Sara Smith.
Out on January 20, 2026.
My @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social piece on how October 7 and #Gaza forever changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative, translated into Portuguese by @portaldesacato.bsky.social.
desacato.info/como-israel-...
desacato.info/como-israel-...
Como Israel perdeu Hollywood: a mudança da face da arte ocidental na Palestina
Por Joseph Fahim. Nos dois anos desde 7 de outubro de 2023, o vídeo mais arrepiante e perturbador que encontrei não estava diretamente relacionado aos horrores em Gaza; de crianças famintas ou memb…
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October 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social piece on how October 7 and #Gaza forever changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative, translated into Portuguese by @portaldesacato.bsky.social.
desacato.info/como-israel-...
desacato.info/como-israel-...
My @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social piece on how October 7 and #Gaza forever changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative, translated into Turkish by @gazeteoksijen.com.
gazeteoksijen.com/o2/hollywood...
gazeteoksijen.com/o2/hollywood...
Hollywood’un yönü değişiyor: Middle East Eye’a göre Batı sanatı Filistin’e dönüyor
Gazete Oksijen
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October 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social piece on how October 7 and #Gaza forever changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative, translated into Turkish by @gazeteoksijen.com.
gazeteoksijen.com/o2/hollywood...
gazeteoksijen.com/o2/hollywood...
As the ceasefire finally comes into effect,I wrote about how October 7 and Gaza changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative while also raising questions about the ethics of funding.
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/how...
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/how...
How Israel lost Hollywood: The changing face of western art on Palestine
The genocide in Gaza and consequent growth of the Palestinian solidarity movement forced creatives to notice the elephant in the room
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October 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
As the ceasefire finally comes into effect,I wrote about how October 7 and Gaza changed Hollywood's relationship to Israel and the Palestinian narrative while also raising questions about the ethics of funding.
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/how...
My latest. For @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/how...
Dozens of delegates walk out of Benjamin Netanyahu's United Nations speech
YouTube video by Guardian News
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September 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It's imperfect and one key character needed substantial development to have a stronger political statement, but overall, loved it!
The most fiercely political American mainstream film of the year.
Sean Penn steals the show.
Must watch on 70 mm.
youtu.be/kQUPdVxZNPk?...
The most fiercely political American mainstream film of the year.
Sean Penn steals the show.
Must watch on 70 mm.
youtu.be/kQUPdVxZNPk?...
One Battle After Another | Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Warner Bros.
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It's imperfect and one key character needed substantial development to have a stronger political statement, but overall, loved it!
The most fiercely political American mainstream film of the year.
Sean Penn steals the show.
Must watch on 70 mm.
youtu.be/kQUPdVxZNPk?...
The most fiercely political American mainstream film of the year.
Sean Penn steals the show.
Must watch on 70 mm.
youtu.be/kQUPdVxZNPk?...
The battle of Palestinian Oscar hopefuls has officially begun.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem Join Jordan Oscar Contender ‘All That’s Left of You’ as Exec Producers
Cherien Dabis' historical drama about a Palestinian family expelled from Jaffa in 1948 bowed at Sundance and is set for a theatrical release and awards season contention.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The battle of Palestinian Oscar hopefuls has officially begun.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
One of the best films of the year and the best German pic I've seen in many years. Astonishing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnO...
Sound of Falling 2025 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Movies Leaks Top 1
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September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
One of the best films of the year and the best German pic I've seen in many years. Astonishing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnO...
For the October issue of @sightsoundmag.bsky.social,
I wrote in the Lost and Found section about Borhane Alaouié's criminally neglected 1981 classic 'Beirut the Encounter', the great romantic drama of the Civil War period that remains as pertinent as ever.
www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
I wrote in the Lost and Found section about Borhane Alaouié's criminally neglected 1981 classic 'Beirut the Encounter', the great romantic drama of the Civil War period that remains as pertinent as ever.
www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
Sight and Sound: the October 2025 issue
On the cover: Cillian Murphy on his approach to acting, the importance of storytelling and his new film, Steve.
Inside the issue: A preview of this year’s London Film Festival, the business side of D...
www.bfi.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
For the October issue of @sightsoundmag.bsky.social,
I wrote in the Lost and Found section about Borhane Alaouié's criminally neglected 1981 classic 'Beirut the Encounter', the great romantic drama of the Civil War period that remains as pertinent as ever.
www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
I wrote in the Lost and Found section about Borhane Alaouié's criminally neglected 1981 classic 'Beirut the Encounter', the great romantic drama of the Civil War period that remains as pertinent as ever.
www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
For BFI, I wrote something brief about Yanis Koussim's brilliant Algerian horror 'Roqia,' one of the most startling discoveries of #venicefilmfestival2025.
www.bfi.org.uk/lists/6-disc...
www.bfi.org.uk/lists/6-disc...
6 discoveries from Venice Film Festival 2025
Six critics pick the discovery films that bowled them over from the international selection at this year’s Biennale.
www.bfi.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
For BFI, I wrote something brief about Yanis Koussim's brilliant Algerian horror 'Roqia,' one of the most startling discoveries of #venicefilmfestival2025.
www.bfi.org.uk/lists/6-disc...
www.bfi.org.uk/lists/6-disc...
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Alright folks. Here's the first entry of my new film column with Albustan Seeds of Culture, in which I write more on Kamal Aljafari's brilliant 'With Hasan in Gaza,' the importance of experimental Arab cinema for the current political discourse.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/experim...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/experim...
Cinema, Etcetera | Kamal Aljafari’s ‘With Hasan in Gaza’ and the Challenges of Experimental Arab Film — Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
By Joseph Fahim The success of “With Hasan in Gaza” in Locarno, where it was seen by thousands of people, has proven that there is a sizeable audience for films like Aljafari’s: an artistically an...
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September 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Alright folks. Here's the first entry of my new film column with Albustan Seeds of Culture, in which I write more on Kamal Aljafari's brilliant 'With Hasan in Gaza,' the importance of experimental Arab cinema for the current political discourse.
www.albustanseeds.org/news/experim...
www.albustanseeds.org/news/experim...