Movies and TvShows featuring "arab-culture" theme.
Tash ma Tash is a popular comedy sketch show from Saudi Arabia that has been on air since 1994. It is known for its satirical take on various aspects of Saudi Arabian culture and society.
Omar is a biographical drama that depicts the life of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, a prominent figure in Islamic history. The show chronicles his journey from a fierce opponent of Islam to one of its most influential leaders. It explores his conversion to Islam, his role as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, and the challenges he faced in establishing and spreading Islam.
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Al Asouf is a captivating historical drama TV show set in Saudi Arabia during the 1970s and 1980s. It explores the lives of an Arab family and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing society. The show delves into the rich history and cultural nuances of the Arabian Peninsula, while also highlighting the complexities of family relationships.
The life story of the fourth Imam of Islam, Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Al Zeer Salem tells the epic story of a warrior from the Himyarite Kingdom seeking revenge for his tribe in the Kingdom of Kindah. The show explores the rich Arabic culture and showcases the beauty of the Arabian Peninsula through stunning cinematography. It delves into family relationships, particularly the complex bond between two brothers. Filled with action, drama, and historical references, Al Zeer Salem is a captivating portrayal of the ancient Arab world.
A historical saga that follows the demise of the Umayyads in the East by the Abbasids in Khurasan, and the escape of Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya ibn Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (Abd al-Rahman I) from the Abbasids. As it follows his journey till he reached Andalusia and how he came to ruling it.
A widow named Nawal is faced with the sudden death of her husband. In Jordan, the inheritance laws favor males, and Nawal's husband's family is entitled to most of her belongings, including her home, because she doesn't have a son. Determined to protect her daughter and the home she worked hard for, Nawal decides to pretend to be pregnant with a son.
Muhammad: The Messenger of God is a movie based on the life of Prophet Muhammad and the rise of Islam. The film showcases his journey from being a messenger of God to establishing the religion of Islam.
The Message is a historical epic that portrays the early days of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad. It explores the challenges faced by the early Muslims and their struggles against the powerful Arabian tribes and the Roman and Byzantine empires. The movie highlights themes of faith, courage, and unity.
Alone in a small white house on the edge of national road 1, the Trans-Saharan road, which connects Algiers to Tamanrasset crossing the immensity of the desert, Malika, 74, one day opened her door to the director Hassen Ferhani, who came there to scout with his friend Chawki Amari, journalist at El Watan and author of the story Nationale 1 which relates his journey on this north-south axis of more than 2000 km. The Malika of Amari's novel, which Ferhani admits to having first perceived as a "literary fantasy", suddenly takes on an unsuspected human depth in this environment naturally hostile to man. She lends herself to the film project as she welcomes her clients, with an economy of gestures and words, an impression reinforced by the mystery that surrounds her and the rare elements of her biography which suggest that she is not from the region, that she left the fertile north of Algeria to settle in the desert where she lives with a dog and a cat.
Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002) tells the story of the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Set in 7th century Arabia, the movie explores the challenges he faced in spreading his message of monotheism in a society plagued by idol worship and religious persecution. From his birth in Mecca to the battles he fought and the triumph of his religious conversion, Muhammad's story is one of faith, conviction, and the struggle for religious freedom.
Born a King is a historical drama that depicts the journey of King Faisal Al Saud, who embarks on a diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom at a young age. Set in the backdrop of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles and the onset of the Arab revolt, the movie showcases the challenges and triumphs faced by the young king in establishing his kingdom and shaping the future of Saudi Arabia.
Yallah! Underground follows some of today’s most influential and progressive artists in Arab underground culture from 2009 to 2013 and documents their work, dreams and fears in a time of great change for Arab societies. In a region full of tension, young Arab artists in the Middle East have struggled for years to express themselves freely and to promote more liberal attitudes within their societies. During the Arab Spring, like many others of this new generation, local artists had high hopes for the future and took part in the protests. However, after years of turmoil and instability, young Arabs now have to challenge both old and new problems, being torn between feelings of disillusion and a vague hope for a better future.
It tells the story of a Saudi family with limited income, consisting of Yarub and his sister Asrar and their grandfather. The family goes through strange adventures. Yarub is destined to face Al-Harith, who seeks to destroy the world, but Yarub does not know his fate.
Based on the life and legend of Antarah ibn Shaddad, a 6th century poet and hero whose poetic works are considered among the greatest in the Arab language.