Greeting

Korea-Arab Society (KAS) which has been promoting overall cooperation in culture, politics, academics, and more between Korea and the 22 Arab countries, will host the 13th ARAB Film Festival in 2024. The ARAB Film Festival first launched in 2009 and has been held annually since 2013. This year, the event will be held under the slogan “An Encounter with Various Faces of Arab Cinema,” greeting audiences on-site at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan and Arthouse MOMO in Seoul, followed by online screenings on NAVER TV.

The ARAB Film Festival (ARAFF) has consistently introduced acclaimed films by Arab directors that have gained recognition at prestigious international film festivals, providing a glimpse into diverse Arab cultures. This year, ARAFF presents 7 feature-length films and 3 short films from 10 Arab countries including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco,Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia and Qatar.

Several films that are based on real events offer the deeper understanding of social and political dimension of Arab countries. Also, while you enjoy the wit and profound beauty in the films, you may feel the pain in your heart for the lives of people living through conflicts and changes. We hope the various Arab films that we present this year be reminders that we are all neighbors. Theater screenings take place from July 3rd(Wed) through July 7th(Sun) at the Busan Cinema Center and from July 11th(Thu) to July 14th(Sun) at Arthouse MOMO. Additionally, most of films will be available online from July 15th(Mon) through July 21st (Sun) on Naver TV, overcoming the barrier of time and distance to reach audiences.

Our sincere thanks go out to all those who value the ARAB Film Fesitval. We excitedly await your interest and participation at this sole ARAB film festival in the country.

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