5 Must Watch Middle-Eastern Movies

Middle Eastern filmmakers are extremely popular in the world cinema circuit. The films made in this region have won hearts and accolades at several film festivals. These are films that are recognized and appreciated world over. Still, the Academy Awards took the longest time to acknowledge the brilliance of the cinema being made here. ‘A Separation’, a movie by Asghar Farhadi was the first Iranian film to win an Academy Award, whereas Iran and nations around it have been making spectacular films for quite some time now. Here is a list of some Middle Eastern films that you should definitely watch, if you have not seen them already.

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These are some of the many brilliant films made in the Middle Eastern countries. This is a nice sneak-peak into their wonderfully evolved and matured cinema. All these films hold tips for filmmakers and film lovers all around the globe. These were films that were honest and heart-wrenching. They are beautiful and simple. They can be watched by people of any age group, and they very subtlety instill empathy. Needless to say, these films are like a phenomenal treat for everyone.

    
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