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SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni

Synopsis

Aa'La'Ma'Ni means worldly in Arabic. It's a significant term in the Middle East, where secularism is controversial. SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni a documentary based on academic research, explores the depiction of secularism in Middle Eastern cinema and TV channels. Filmmakers and producers from the region, openly discuss religion, sectarianism, authorities, minorities, and industry challenges.
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Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
50 min 40 sec
Director
Khaldoun H. Shami
Producer
Khaldoun H. Shami
Co-Producer
Lamees Assaf

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Khaldoun H. Shami

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