aflamuna

We believe in the Impact of Art and the Art of Impact. We believe filmmakers and audiences have a duty to partake in social change, especially in our part of the world where social, political, and economic upheavals abound.

We believe in Arab audiences for Arab films and Arab films for Arab audiences. We stand for the decentralization and democratization of Cinema, Arts, and Culture.

We believe in the inclusion of Cinema, Arts and Culture in education and in the power of Cinema to empower, provoke and challenge preconceived norms and beliefs.

Help us keep providing free access to independent Arab cinema for audiences across the Arab world and across the world, without any financial or geographical obstacle.

Aflamuna (“our films” in Arabic) is a nonprofit streaming platform, made by Beirut DC, to share Independent Arab Cinema with audiences across the World.

Each month, a new curator explores a social, political or cultural theme through a hand-picked selection of cult, contemporary, classic and independent Arab films. Every week, a new film is made available to our subscribers.

Aflamuna is also a space for socio-political and critical thought around independent Arab cinema. Original essays unravel the context, power and impact of each program, and explore their relevance to the present moment.

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