About the festival:
Arabisk filmfest is an annual festival held in Bergen that showcases internationally recognized and award-winning films from and about the Arab region. We aim to highlight diverse classic and mainstream films that contribute to a more inclusive and representative film culture. Through various genres such as drama, comedy, thrillers, and documentaries, the festival provides a unique insight into a culture and a world that Western audiences often only see through the news.
In addition to the films, the festival offers panel discussions, safe spaces to discuss films, opportunities to savor Arabic music and food together, and a range of experiences meant to engage and inspire attendees and create a sense of community and inclusion.
The Arab Film Festival builds bridges across cultures and aims to provide Arab diasporas with an opportunity to stay connected to the cultural scene of our home countries.
The Arab Film Festival is organized in collaboration with Cinemateket i Bergen and Bergen filmklubb.
Our vision:
Show films made in Arab countries, by Arab directors or artists related to Arab culture, language, diaspora or the region.
Using film as a tool to to engage people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in discussions related to Arab culture, language, diaspora, or the region.
To be a meeting place where people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities can connect and feel a sense of community and inclusion.
Meet the team:
Imad Alwahibi
(Palestine, Syria)
Designer
Manolya Özdemir
(Turkey)
Outreach and
Program Coordinator
