10 Best Arabic Movies of All Time

Apr 21, 2023, 13:15 IST

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The Message (1976)

This historical drama depicts the birth of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), focusing on the early Muslim community's difficulties and accomplishments.

West Beirut (1998)

This coming-of-age drama, set during the Lebanese Civil War, follows three teenagers as they strive to navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and survival in a war-torn city.

The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist (1974)

This satirical film, based on Emile Habibi's novel, portrays the life of a Palestinian man living under Israeli rule as he strives to balance allegiance to his people with the need to maintain a sense of normalcy.

Omar (2013)

After being suspected of being a traitor by Israeli authorities, a young man is torn between loyalty to his friends and the yearning for freedom in this Palestinian thriller.

Capernaum (2018)

This moving Lebanese drama depicts the life of a 12-year-old child who sues his parents for raising him up in poverty and sorrow.

Theeb (2014)

This coming-of-age narrative, set in the Arabian Desert during World War I, follows a young Bedouin boy who embarks on a perilous adventure with a British officer.

Yacoubian Building (2006)

Based on Alaa Al Aswany's bestselling novel, this film depicts the lives of tenants in a Cairo apartment block, touching on issues of corruption, societal inequity, and personal problems.

Days of Glory (2006)

This military film chronicles the narrative of four North African soldiers who fought for France during World military II, exposing the prejudice and discrimination they encounter despite their sacrifices.

Wadjda (2012)

This Saudi Arabian drama tells the story of a 10-year-old girl who is determined to obtain a bicycle in a society that frowns on women riding bicycles.

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