The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is witnessing a powerful wave of momentum from MENA cinema. This year’s official selections feature bold, nuanced stories from across the region—evidence of a film industry that’s expanding both creatively and internationally.

Distribution Manager - Bassam Dayani

Audience behavior across the MENA is shifting—and while it’s not a full reinvention, there are clear signs that the way people watch and choose films is evolving.

Distribution Manager - Bassam Dayani