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Yallah! See you at the movies in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

This November, the Arab Film Festival is travelling across Australia for the first time. The national tour kicks off in Sydney before heading to Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Experience the diversity, complexity and beauty of the Arab world through its film. This special touring program features the most entertaining, moving and exciting films as voted by audiences from our annual four-day festival held in Parramatta.

Come along and see for yourself why Sydney cinema-goers have fallen in love with the Arab Film Festival.

“This year we bring together a great mix of films highlighting the talent of Arab filmmakers from around the world. The Arab community is massive and diverse, both in Australia and overseas, and so are the stories and the Arab people’s experiences.” Mouna Zaylah, Festival Co-Director.

“More Arab films are being produced and arriving on our door step, so we are delving deeper and further into the richness of the Arab world. Thousands of people have seen these films in Parramatta, so be sure to join us in either Sydney CBD, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. They are sure to move you”.Fadia Abboud, Festival Co-Director.

“As the national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways is committed to strengthening cultural ties between Australia and the Arab world. Through our principal sponsorship of the Arab Film Festival Australia, Etihad recognizes the festival’s valuable contribution in fostering cross-cultural awareness and understanding, both within Australia and beyond.” Lindsay White, Etihad Airways’ General Manager Australia & New Zealand, Principal Sponsor of the Festival

TICKET PRICES vary at each venue $15 in Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide and $10 in Melbourne/Canberra.

Concessions also available - please go to Venue and Tickets for further information.

MEDIA CONTACT: Mouna Zaylah on mouna.zaylah@ice.org.au