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

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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.

Director: Khaldoun H. Shami
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Production: University of East Anglia, TeleFinity Telecom
Country: United Kingdom
Language: العربية
Original Language: en

Keywords

filmmaking, secularism, philosophical, personal diary, academia, minority, the middle east

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni about?
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.
Who directed SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni?
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni was directed by Khaldoun H. Shami.
Who stars in SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni?
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni stars Rania Rafei, Hady Zaccak, Myriam El Hajj, Deema Azar, Jihad Abu-Falah, Rawan Damen.
How long is SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni?
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni?
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni is a Documentary film.
Where was SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni produced?
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni was produced in United Kingdom.