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Encyclopedia > Cinema of Bahrain
West Asian cinema
Iranian New Wave

The Cinema of Bahrain is very small, there being only three Bahraini-made films as of 2007, all directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi. The first Bahraini film dates from 1990. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... West Asian cinema refers collectively to the film output and film industries of the West Asia. ... The cinema of Iran (or Persian cinema) is a flourishing film industry with a long history. ... Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi belong to the so called New wave of Persian cinema Iranian New Wave refers to a new movement in Persian cinema. ... Israel has had a notable cinema industry for some time. ... The first film showing in Turkey was held in the Yildiz Palace, Istanbul in 1896. ... Palestinian cinema is relatively young in comparison to Arab Cinema as a whole, many Palestinian movies are made with European / Arab funding and subject to Israeli restrictions due to the current situation in the Palestinian territories. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...


There are lots of cinemas in the country showing a mix of Hollywood and Bollywood movies. In addition there is an annual film festival and a cinema club.


The Bahraini Film Production Company was set up in 2006 to help support the Bahraini and wider Arab film industry.

Contents

List of Bahraini film

  • Al-Hajiz (The Barrier; 1990)
  • Za'er (Visitor; 2004)
  • A Bahraini Tale (2006)

List of films shot in Bahrain

  • Ajnabee (2001) - an Indian film set in several countries including Bahrain
  • Afghan Muscle (2006) - a Danish/Afghan feature-length documentary covering a group of Afgan bodybuilders who travel to the Middle East
  • Cinema 500 km (2006) - a Saudi feature-length documentary about a young Saudi film fan who travels to Manama to attend a cinema, there being none in Saudi Arabia)

Ajnabee (English: Stranger) is a 2001 Bollywood film directed by Abbas-Mustan. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

List of Bahraini directors

  • Bassam Al-Thawadi

External Links

  • The Hindu newspaper article covering the filming of 'A Bahraini Tale'
  • A review of 'A Bahraini Tale'
  • Official site for 'A Bahraini Tale'
  • Official website for the Bahrain Cinema Club
  • Article about the creation of the BFPC


 
 

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