In this provocative culture clash comedy, Golshifteh Farahani (About Elly, Paterson) plays a Parisian psychoanalyst attempting to set up a practice in a post-Arab Spring Tunis. Ĭhallenging your emotions at every turn, Mehdi M Barsaoui’s debut is a riveting ride in which the euphoria of a family trip quickly turns into a nightmare.ĭirected by Manele Labidi Labbé. Noura’s Dream (Tunisia-Belgium-France-Qatar)ĭirected by Hinde Boujemaa: Noura and Lassad’s delicate love story turns into a nightmare when Noura’s husband Sofiane is unexpectedly released from prison, days before their divorce is finalised. Prince Charles Cinema, Downstairs ScreenBottom of Form The story of a fishing village in thrall to mysterious sea creatures makes for a spellbinding feature debut from Shahad Ameen.

The Perfect Candidate (Saudi Arabia-Germany)Ĭelebrated Saudi director Haifaa Al Mansour (Wadjda, LFF 2012) returns to the Festival with an inspiring drama about a young doctor unexpectedly becoming an electoral candidate. Oscar-nominated Feras Fayyad’s (Last Men in Aleppo) essential film tells the harrowing story of an underground Syrian hospital and its extraordinary staff. Without further ado, here they are listed, with the BFI blurbs provided.įor the link to the BFI website and tickets, just tap or click on the images provided for each film. “I look forward to seeing London audiences meeting such brilliant talents, on screen and for many in person through the many Q+As that will run throughout the festival”. “I am delighted that this year sees a notable number of Arab films in the LFF programme, particularly because two thirds of these are are by first and second time filmmakers – directors whose bold, distinctive and boundary pushing cinema are set to make significant waves. Of this year’s selection, BFI Curator for MENA Elhum Shakerifar said to Nahla Ink:

Categorised as always under Strands, I searched the comprehensive programme to identify the films relevant to the MENA region. Taking place 2-13 October in cinema venues across the capital, this year there will be in total 345 films (including features, shorts and documentaries), with much to explore, discover and to simply enjoy. It is of course the BFI London Film Festival 2019! Get your popcorn ready! It is that time of year again, when one happily turns to the big silver screen for the celebration of the newest and most exciting films sourced from across the globe, and presented to a London audience.

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