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Palestinian film Happy Holidays wins Best Screenplay award at Venice Film Festival
Palestinian film Happy Holidays won the Best Screenplay award at the 81st Venice Film Festival (27 August-7 September), where it had its world premiere at the Horizons (Orizzonti) sidebar.
Ahram Online | September 8, 2024
Interview: Director Scandar Copti on Happy Holidays
We sit down with the director of Happy Holidays, Scandar Copti, for an interview to discuss his newest film and his filmmaking style.
Loud and Clear | September 7, 2024
‘Happy Holidays’ Review: A Dynamic Palestinian Family Drama Chronicles Arab and Jewish Lives in Israel
Palestinian director Scandar Copti's first feature since his Oscar-nominated 2009 debut 'Ajami' is a lively, naturalistic ensemble piece.
Variety | September 7, 2024
‘Happy Holidays’ Review: A Cleverly Structured Palestinian Drama Explores Constriction and Complicity in Israeli Society
The latest feature by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scandar Copti ('Ajami') observes four characters whose fates are linked through a series of surprising events.
The Hollywood Reporter | September 7, 2024
Palestinian-European Co-Production ‘Happy Holidays’ Looks to Spark Dialogue About Traditions and Values
Drama “Happy Holidays” marks the long in the works solo directing debut of Palestinian director Scandar Copti, an Oscar nominee as co-director of “Ajami” (2009).
Variety | September 4, 2024
‘Happy Holidays’: Venice Review
Scandar Copti follows the Oscar-nominated Ajami with this compelling spliced drama
Screen Daily | September 4, 2024
Sharjah Film Platform 5 to bring together more than 30 films reflecting new voices
Sharjah Art Foundation has announced the program for the fifth edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) — returning this October to spotlight independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and moving image works that demonstrate new approaches to film and art.
Al Arabiya | October 11, 2022
Image Nation’s Arab Film Studio marks 200 screenings
Films created by participants in Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s flagship training programme Arab Film Studio have now screened over 200 times at prestigious film festivals around the globe.
The Gulf Time, Emirates Business | July 30, 2018
Director Scandar Copti opens up about his new film ‘Happy Holidays’, the Oscars and funding
The Palestinian filmmaker adopts cinema verite style and casts non-actors to capture the realities of occupation.
The National | March 13, 2018
Oscar-nominated ‘Ajami’ to show in Abu Dhabi
The 2009 movie will screen as part of a contemporary Arab film series called CinemaNA.
Gulf News | January 24, 2018