SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni

Overview

How is secularism depicted in films? The term "Aa'La'Ma'Ni" means worldly in Arabic. It's significant in the Middle East, where secularism is controversial since the majority often link secularism with atheism and anti-religious sentiment. SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni, a documentary based on academic research, explores the depiction of secularism in Middle Eastern cinema and TV channels. Filmmakers and regional producers openly discuss religion, sectarianism, authorities, minorities, and industry challenges.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 2, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Arabic

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

University of East Anglia,TeleFinity Telecom

Cast

Rania Rafei,Reem Bader,Deema Azar,Rawan Damen,Hady Zaccak,Jumana Saadeh,Jihad Abu-Falah,Myriam El Hajj

Director

Khaldoun H. Shami

Producer

Khaldoun H. Shami

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt36611708