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SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni (2025)

9.0/10 0h 50m Jan 02, 2025
Documentary

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.

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Original Title SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

Rania Rafei
Rania Rafei
Self - Filmmaker
Popularity: 0.1
Hady Zaccak
Hady Zaccak
Self - Filmmaker
Popularity: 0.1
Myriam El Hajj
Myriam El Hajj
Self - Filmmaker
Popularity: 0.1
Deema Azar
Deema Azar
Self - Film Producer
Popularity: 0.0
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Jihad Abu-Falah
Self - TV Producer
Popularity: 0.0
Rawan Damen
Rawan Damen
Self - Film Producer
Popularity: 0.1
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Jumana Saadeh
Self - Filmmaker
Popularity: 0.0
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Reem Bader
Self - Film Distributor
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Khaldoun H. Shami
Producer Khaldoun H. Shami
Cinematography Khaldoun H. Shami

Production

University of East Anglia
TeleFinity Telecom

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Keywords

filmmaking secularism philosophical personal diary academia minority the middle east

Reviews from TMDB

TMen 9/10
May 4, 2025

In an era where the intersection of religion and media remains a contentious subject, ***SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni*** emerges as a thought-provoking documentary that dares to dissect the portrayal of secularism in Middle Eastern cinema and television. Directed and produced by **Khaldoun H. Shami**, this ... Read more

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Release Date January 2, 2025
Runtime 0h 50m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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