Day: June 11, 2025

Two Omani filmmakers have won top awards at the International Environmental Film Festival of Gabes in Tunisia, marking a significant achievement for Oman’s growing film industry. Mohammed al Darwish received the Pomegranate Golden Award for Best Picture for his documentary Beta Carotene, which explores Oman’s unique natural landscapes and the role of marine bacteria in the formation of mysterious inland lakes. The 12-minute film, combining live-action footage with animation, was selected from among over 145 submissions, with only 15 films making to the final competition. “It took longer than expected…

After 19 years, actress Mona Zaki collaborates for the second time with director Kamla Abu Zekri in terms of cinema. In 2006, they presented “About Love and Passion”. Producer Shahinaz Al-Akkad noted that intensive working sessions and preparations are being held for the new film “Rizk El Hebl” by George Azmy. She mentioned that filming will begin shortly after completing the required preparations and inspections of filming locations. The film is to be released this year. Moreover, the film marks the third collaboration between Zaki and Al-Akkad, following “Flight 404”…