Kawalis | Cinema, Television & Theater from the Arab World
afikraFormerly afikra’s Movie Night podcast, this series dives into the performing arts, from stage to the small and big screens. We zoom in on the work of some of the most noteworthy Arab actors, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, stage designers, producers, and crew who have worked on some of the best productions from the region – old and new. We ask questions about the industry, the writing ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsArtsTV & FilmVisual Arts | |||
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Rooted in a profound sense of cultural duty, Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-recognized filmmaker and poet Hind Shoufani unpacks a lifetime of artistic resistance and stateless identity. This conversation navigates the complexities of Palestinian liberatio... more
Hania Mroue, founding director of Metropolis Cinema, breaks down the wild journey of building a cultural sanctuary in the heart of Beirut. From opening its doors one day before a war to being evicted with only 48 hours' notice, this is a story of gri... more
Moving to Chad as a child in the late 1990s, filmmaker and scholar Bentley Brown grew up speaking Chadian Arabic. He discusses how his unique upbringing shaped his perspective on identity and storytelling and explores the complexities of being a cham... more
Filmmaker Lana Daher explores Beirut’s multifaceted soul through an archive-based journey centered on the haunting rhythms of the Bendali family’s 1978 track "Do You Love Me". This cinematic investigation navigates the intoxicating yet toxic duality ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #232 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Saudi Arabia/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United Arab Emirates/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  India/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  South Africa/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Netherlands/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Japan/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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What is Kawalis about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A podcast series focusing on cinema, television, and theater from the Arab world, with in-depth conversations about production processes, industry ecosystems, and regional storytelling. Recent episodes center on sustaining independent cinema in Lebanon, cross-border Arab storytelling, archival cinema and memory in Beirut, and how personal histories intersect with national narratives in film. Guests routinely bring expertise from filmmaking, scholarship, and archival practice, offering practical insights on funding, rights licensing, languages and dialects, audience development, and the politics of representation. This show is likely to appeal to film professionals, students, and culture enthusiasts who want a nuanced look at how Arab cinema... more
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Kawalis launched 4 years ago and published 31 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Kawalis include:
1. Hania Mroue
2. Bentley Brown
3. Lana Daher
4. Cyril Aris
5. Ahmad Ghossein
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