Narratives of Cultural Identity in Contemporary Arab Cinema

This book examines emerging cinema from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and recent diasporic/transnational productions from the Levant. It is a valuable addition to existing scholarship through its focus on peripheral film centers, which have received limited academic attention.

Hania A.M. Nashef is a Professor in the Department of Media Communication at the American University of Sharjah, UAE.

Introduction Part 1: GCC and Yemen 1. Saudi Arabia: A strong newcomer 2. UAE: An unexplored story 3. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar: A timid offering 4. Yemen: A torn country Part 2: Iraq and the Levant 5. Iraq: A troubled history 6. Syria: A divided land 7. Lebanon: An unstable identity 8. Jordan: A late contender 9. Palestine: An occupied land Conclusion Appendix A: Mini bios of directors Index