Culture, Tradition, Justice, Human Right, Woman Rights View film
Al Hayba is a powerful visual and musical statement by Lebanes singer Eva Madi, blending authentic Egyptian musical sensibilities with modern global production. The music video confronts the illusion of glamour and perfection that dominates social media culture, contrasting curated appearances with the raw, unfiltered human experience beneath them. Through expressive choreography, striking imagery, and emotionally charged performance, Eva Madi portrays a woman caught between confidence and vulnerability between the persona she presents to the world and the truth she hides within. The video unfolds as a visual metaphor for the digital age’s obsession with validation, urging viewers to rediscover authenticity and self-worth. Artistic Vision: Directed with a cinematic eye, Al Hayba fuses rhythm, symbolism, and social reflection. Its production design juxtaposes opulence and stark minimalism, mirroring the conflict between fantasy and reality. The result is a visually rich, emotionally resonant work that bridges Middle Eastern culture and contemporary global aesthetics. This music video stands out for its cross-cultural fusion, social relevance, and strong female artistic voice, making it suitable for programs that celebrate: Music Videos as Artistic Expression Social-Impact Visual Storytelling Emerging Voices in Arabic Music and Visual Art
This is an oil-centrist documentary made as an Essay Film and using historical archives from Iran and the world. In this film, themes such as the discovery of oil in Iran, oil extraction and the impact of these events on Iran's governmental, political and cultural changes have been examined. In addition, the interventions and political games of foreign governments have also been discussed. The film is an archival feature documentary composed entirely of authentic footage up to 1979 and movements of recent years, exploring the complex relationship between Iran and oil, human rights, War, Women's personal and social lives and their problems and struggles, the shifts in political power, and the influence of foreign governments in shaping the country's destiny.
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Born on August 23, 1982, in Shahroud, Iran; he holds a Master's degree in Theater with a concentration in Dramatic Literature from University of Art in Tehran. He has directed three short films: “Introduction” (Producer:IYCS), “Departure” (Producer:TOTAKO Film Production), and “Pretension” (Producer:IYCS) He has also written and published seventeen plays and one novel.
Yousef, an Iranian asylum seeker and undocumented worker, faces a dilemma when an unexpected event occurs while he awaits the outcome of his interview, putting him at a crossroads.
