Rawan Damen

How is secularism depicted in films? The term "Aa'La'Ma'Ni" means worldly in Arabic. It's significant in the Middle East, where secularism is controversial since the majority often link secularism with atheism and anti-religious sentiment. 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 regional producers openly discuss religion, sectarianism, authorities, minorities, and industry challenges.

The ethnic cleansing that occurred during the creation of the State of Israel is known to Palestinians as Nakba, which means "catastrophe." Unlike accounts that start strictly in 1948, the series traces the roots of the crisis back to 1799 (with Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Ottoman-controlled Palestine), moving through the 19th-century colonial interest, the British Mandate, and into the modern era.

The ethnic cleansing that occurred during the creation of the State of Israel is known to Palestinians as Nakba, which means "catastrophe." Unlike accounts that start strictly in 1948, the series traces the roots of the crisis back to 1799 (with Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Ottoman-controlled Palestine), moving through the 19th-century colonial interest, the British Mandate, and into the modern era.