NETFLIX RELEASES 44 CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ARABIC FILMS WORLDWIDE

Netflix announced its plans to release its most recent catalog, consisting of 44 movies blending iconic and Arabic contemporary films, including the works of notable directors like Youssef Chahine, Youssry Nasrallah, Nadine Labaki, Moustapha Akkad, Anne Marie Jacir, Laila Marrakchi and more. “We want more people around the world to have access to great stories and have the chance to see their lives represented on screen," said Nuha El Tayeb, Director of Content Acquisitions, MENAT at Netflix. "We also believe that great stories come from anywhere and can travel everywhere connecting with audiences far beyond their place or language of origin."

The new catalog combines cinematic critically acclaimed films with contemporary rising stars from the Arab world's entertainment industry. The stories come from the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco, Syria, Algeria, and Sudan. Netflix members can rediscover cinematic masterpieces that showcase a critical part of the Arab world’s film heritage, giving Arab talent and filmmakers a platform to gain more fans globally. 

Much of the films were licensed by Front Row Filmed Entertainment and are available on Netflix since 18th June. Several titles will stream globally to 183 million members worldwide.  All the films will include subtitles relevant to those countries where they are streaming in either English, Arabic, or French. 

Earlier in May, Netflix released a collection of plays, which includes “El Eyal Kebret,” “Al Motzawgoon,” “Bye Bye London, Raya w Skeina,” “Morahek Fl Khamseen,” “Shahid Ma Shafsh Haga,” “Sok Ala Banatak,” “Madraset Almoshagbien,” and “Elwad Sayed Elshagal” is available through a dedicated row on the service called “Arabic Nostalgia”.