The second edition of BBC's Arabic Film Festival is launching on Oct. 30 and will continue to screen documentaries and short films till Nov. 2.
The long-awaited festival will take place at the BBC Radio Theater at the BBC Broadcasting House in London and aims to kick-start discussions, debates and ideas among the filmmakers.
This year's Arabic Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of stories and struggles in the region such as migration, political instability, women rights, and the effects of war and unrest on children.
Some of the anticipated films are " After the Revolt: Cities and Chaos," which is a set of three documentary films telling stories from different streets in different countries and " Lost Childhoods," which is another set of films consisting of two short movies and a documentary, highlighting the theft of innocence in children due to war.
Hosted by world-renowned comedian and humanitarian activist, Eddie Izzard, the festival is causing quite splash within the Arab community and young filmmakers in London as it exposes the the personal plight of civilians in the Middle East through an artistic and humanitarian lens instead of a political one.
Tina Carr, one of the judges at the festival who will be handing out awards to winners on the last day of the gala, speaks about the importance of listening to youth in the region. Furthermore, awards to rising and junior journalists, filmmakers, photographers, and writers will be given.
Check out the full program and buy your tickets here.