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FeaturesNaji Abu Nowar, Theeb
Premiering in Venice’s Orizzonti section, Naji Abu Nowar’s Theeb is a coming-of-age story about a young Bedouin boy who is forced to grow up fast following the death of his father and the arrival of a British army officer on a mysterious mission.
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FeaturesNaji Abu Nowar talks Jordan's Oscar submission 'Theeb'
Director Naji Abu Nowar describes how the optimism and energy of the Arab Spring inspired him to make his debut feature, Theeb, Jordan’s entry to the best foreign-language film Oscar.
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NewsOscars: Jordan submits 'Theeb'
Jordan’s submission to the upcoming Academy Awards’ Best Foreign-Language Film category will be Naji Abu Nowar’s Theeb.
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FeaturesArab studio MAD Solutions looks back on 15 years of growth and readies its next chapter
After 15 years in business, Arab entertainment studio MAD Solutions is entering its next phase.
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NewsMAD Solutions takes Theeb for Arab world
Naji Abu Nowar’s desert adventure debuted at Venice and Toronto film festivals.
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NewsFortissimo takes Theeb world rights
Fortissimo Films has acquired world rights, excluding the Middle East, UK and Switzerland, to Venice Orizzonti title Theeb, directed by Naji Abu Nowar.
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News'Theeb' sold across Europe, Asia ahead of Oscars
EXCLUSIVE: Fortissimo Films inks deals for Jordanian feature that won a Bafta last night.
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NewsOscars: nine advance in foreign language category
Son Of Saul, Embrace Of The Serpent, A War among those on Oscar shortlist
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