MENA Film Festival 2026 — Cinema and Racism

The event welcomed 35 people. Yemeni researcher and media professional Huda Al-Attas spoke about discrimination against women in Arab societies, followed by a discussion with the audience, including members of the Yemeni community. Iraqi novelist and researcher Jamal Haider and Egyptian screenwriter and film critic Walid Seif took part in a panel on cinema and racism. The audience discussion lasted more than half an hour and explored how films can challenge stereotypes. More than 50 copies of books and film publications were given away.