Palestinian Cinema and Art on the Rise | Egypt News

Egypt News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Palestinian filmmaker Muayad Alayan’s riveting new film “Conversation with the Sea” is set to premiere at Venice and Toronto, marking a major milestone for Palestinian cinema on the global stage. Meanwhile, Amman’s International Film Festival kicks off with Egyptian powerhouse energy, honoring Mohammad Bakri and spotlighting Tunisian cinema, headlined by Dhafer L’Abidine’s buzzworthy “Sophia.” In art, legendary Palestinian painter Sliman Mansour has passed at 79, leaving behind an indelible legacy. On music, Saint Levant drops his new album “Afandi” just before a world tour, while…