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The Unity of Opposites: Grief and Celebration at ALFILM’s Opening

A Look Inside the 17th ALFILM Festival Opening Ceremony.

cotton queen: The Past Is A Story We Tell Ourselves

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut “Cotton Queen” plants a tender coming-of-age story in the soil of a Sudanese village’s fragile independence.

cotton queen: The Past Is A Story We Tell Ourselves

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut “Cotton Queen” plants a tender coming-of-age story in the soil of a Sudanese village’s fragile independence.

The Unity of Opposites: Grief and Celebration at ALFILM’s Opening

A Look Inside the 17th ALFILM Festival Opening Ceremony.

cotton queen: The Past Is A Story We Tell Ourselves

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut “Cotton Queen” plants a tender coming-of-age story in the soil of a Sudanese village’s fragile independence.

cotton queen: The Past Is A Story We Tell Ourselves

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut “Cotton Queen” plants a tender coming-of-age story in the soil of a Sudanese village’s fragile independence.

Rawy is dedicated to promoting independent films from the South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region. We organize Pop-up Cinema events worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and stimulating dialogue around films.


Rawy is dedicated to promoting independent films from the South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region. We organize Pop-up Cinema events worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and stimulating dialogue around films.


ALFILM Arab Film Festival | Ep. 2 Rawy Talks with Karim Anaya

We sat down with Karim Anaya, the lead actor of Palestine 36, during the 17th edition of ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin to discuss his powerful performance and the vital importance of bringing Palestinian narratives to the heart of Europe. In this episode, Karim shares behind-the-scenes insights into his creative process, the weight of portraying history on screen, and his experience navigating the vibrant festival scene in Berlin. It was a privilege to explore the intersection of art and identity with such a compelling voice in contemporary cinema—be sure to watch the full conversation for an intimate look at the making of this impactful film.

© 2024 Rawy Films

cotton queen: The Past Is A Story We Tell Ourselves

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut “Cotton Queen” plants a tender coming-of-age story in the soil of a Sudanese village’s fragile independence.

The Unity of Opposites: Grief and Celebration at ALFILM’s Opening

A Look Inside the 17th ALFILM Festival Opening Ceremony.

The Unity of Opposites: Grief and Celebration at ALFILM’s Opening

A Look Inside the 17th ALFILM Festival Opening Ceremony.