FICTION: Escaping terror firma, Part 1: Hell from the heavens
Poetry and song talk of soaring free as a bird, but the heavens are where hell resides. People talk of taking wing, but, me, I’d rather take fin, be free as a fish.
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Egyptian Jews, love triangles and conspiracy theories
Despite outlandish conspiracy theories, a Ramadan TV drama about Egypt’s lost Jewish community is not a missive to Israel but an ode to pluralism.
Read moreReel life in Palestine
By Raya Al-Jadir Filmmakers are moving away from the headline conflict to shed light on real life in Palestine as
Read moreThe power of Palestinian literature to write wrongs
The power of Palestinian literature lies in its ability to make a word of difference, gradually shifting perceptions and, through them, reality.
Read moreReimagining Palestine: Inserting the human dimension
The outside world primarily see Palestinians as two-dimensional heroes or villains. A new generation of artists and writers is adding a vital third dimension, the human.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day: Empowering the average Mo
Arab men who do not fit the traditional ideal of manhood are often regarded as inferior, and this stereotype holds back the emancipation of women.
Read more‘Reel’ freedom in East Jerusalem
The reopening of a landmark East Jerusalem cinema could provide local Palestinians with a much-needed dose of ‘reel’ freedom.
Read moreTV’s desperate Muslim romantics
Sexual relationships among ethnic minorities offer richer dramatic pickings than cliched stories about arranged marriage.
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