Set in Gaza in 2007, and following the misadventures of a student (Nader Abd Alhay) and restaurant owner and petty criminal (Majd Eid), the picture premiered in Un Certain Regard last year and won the Best Director prize.
The other big winner is Cherien Dabis who won Best Director for All That’s Left Of You. Watch on Deadline
The 10th edition of the ceremony also honored prominent figures whose contributions have had a remarkable impact on the Arab film and entertainment industry.
The Game Changer Award was presented to Vincenzo Bugno in recognition of his influential role in supporting Arab cinema and strengthening its international presence, while the Personality of the Year Award was granted to Hussein Fahmy in celebration of his outstanding artistic career and continued contributions to Arab cinema.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA | Arab and Tarzan Nasser | Palestine
Cherien Dabis | ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
THE LIONS BY THE RIVER TIGRIS | Zaradasht Ahmed | Iraq
Source: deadline.com