Arab women lead 'new generation' in documentary filmmaking

Iraqi film director Zahraa Ghandour (centre) receives an award during the 5th edition of the el-Gouna Festival in Egypt's Red Sea resort of el-Gouna on Oct 21, 2021. Photo: AFP

Alongside celebrities gracing the red carpet at film festivals in Egypt, the traditional powerhouse of regional cinema, young Arab women directors are making their mark with documentaries tackling subjects ranging from femicide to revolution.

Taking a break from networking at the El-Gouna Film Festival on the Red Sea in October, Iraqi actress and director Zahraa Ghandour, 30, discussed her feature documentary Women Of My Life.