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- Escape to Death is a captivating documentary film delving into the lives of maids in Lebanon and the sad reality that is a rise in maid suicides. This film focuses on the legal proceedings surrounding the suicides as well as dealing with employer/sponsor complaints against the maids. Interviewing maids who have personally experienced sexual harassment and torture at the hands of their employers, we question whether all reported maid suicides are actually suicides or are they murder?.
- Noon Films has recently finished a three-year production of an investigative documentary into the crash of Flight 990 bound for Cairo Egypt from New York in 1999. Since the event, there has been a lot of controversy over what happened and the FBI investigation eventually ruled that it was pilot suicide. The documentary stems from secret documents and exclusive recordings, revealed for the first time to the public, of the plane's black box, uncovering the final movements of crew members whilst the aircraft was plummeting from its cruising altitude. It also includes interviews with former officials that led the investigations at the time, aviation experts and eyewitnesses. The film seeks to factually arrive at the causes of the Boeing 767 air crash and to assess the credibility of the claim that the plane's captain was responsible for the disaster that cost the lives of 217 passengers including 33 Egyptian military personnel. It also sheds light on the manner in which the Egyptian authorities dealt with the US-led investigation.
- The film "Searching for Freedom: The Holy Land Foundation" is a two part documentary focussing on the story of the Holy Land Foundation, established in the late 80s by three Americans from Palestinian origin, Shukri Abu Baker, Ghassan Elashi and Mohammad El-Mezain. The foundation aimed to supply humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Palestine and countries hosting Palestinian refugees, it later became the largest charity association in the US to distribute humanitarian aid to Palestinians. After 9/11, the former US President George W. Bush issued a decision to shut down the Holy Land Foundation and freeze its assets. In 2007 the Holy Land Foundation trials began, where five of its members were charged with funding terrorism and sending money to Hamas, a blacklisted political group in the US. A second trial for the Holy Land Foundation members took place in 2008, which issued the convictions of five members of the Foundation and their sentencing of 65 years imprisonment. The film looks at the new evidence arising and the secret witnesses who came from the Israeli Occupation State to provide testimonies for the second trial. This in itself was considered a precedent in the history of the American Justice System, talking about the mysterious circumstances experienced by the Court. The film highlights the difficult conditions experienced by the members of the Holy Land Foundation, their family, friends and the support they found in their communities.
- The Founding Myths of Israeli Politics", a book by the French philosopher and writer Roger Garaudy who was harshly attacked by the Zionist lobby in France and even brought into court after being accused of antisemitism. The film focuses on the controversial debate that the publishing of the book sparkled. Some people found the book hateful towards Israel, while others found that it aims to defend the right of Palestinians to have a land and to lead a normal life.
- Israel under the Dome investigates the security measures taken by the Israeli government to protect its citizens from rockets/missiles fired from the Palestinian opposition. It questions the effectiveness of the Iron Dome that the Israeli government claims is a solid defence yet civilian accounts as well as specialist researchers beg to differ. Uncovering the remains of fired rockets in towns and settlements, the film discusses the discrepancies between government security statements and the reality of the situation.
- Hidden War explores the ongoing confrontation between pro-Palestinian and Zionist organisations. It looks at the fight that manifests itself in different fields and communities across Europe. It investigates the goals of a number of organisations - The Bacon Foundation - trying to shut down pro-Palestinian activist groups and institutions. The film also follows the efforts of the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions group as they try to raise awareness of boycotting large corporate pro-Israeli companies, whose profits directly contribute to the establishment, building and maintenance of illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. The film also investigates the story of Sheikh Raed Salah, who was deported from Britain during his visit in 2011 and was accused of Semitism. Along with his supporters, they entered into a fierce judicial trial against the interior ministry who was backed a leading pro-Israeli organisation in Britain.
- Muslims in Korea is an independent film looking at the Muslim population in South Korea. It explores the struggles they face as a minority and whether they enjoy the same rights and freedom as other religious groups in S.Korea. Presenting stories of recent and old Korean converts to Islam as well as the building of the first mosque in South Korea located in Seoul and its purpose and service to the community.
- "Schools of Torture" is a documentary that vows to keep you on the edge of your seat unveiling a myriad of methods employed by Arab governments to afflict torture on their citizens- not only for domestic use, but also as a favour to other governments. For the very first time, voices of victims of torture will be heard: they will relate to us what goes on behind the doors of some of the world's worst prisons. To give you a deeper insight into how these prisons operate, scenes of torture- based on accounts by victims and our eye witness accounts- are displayed. The documentary also evidences American contribution to the development of some of the torture techniques utilised in its secret prisons.
- The film focuses on the details of the George Orwell's novel 1984, which was considered controversial and banned from circulation in many countries around the world. The novels story takes place in 1984 in the imperial events of Oceania, which was under the authority of the one-party and supervised by Big Brother. The film concentrates on Orwell who developed a very broad concept for a new specter of tyranny, a concept that began to show in the twentieth century and has developed into a phenomenon that became known as the totalitarianism. The film also looks at the significant impact which the novel left on thousands of readers around the world, and what phrases and slogans are still included in the novel that help people to understand the power and forms of abuse which are used today.
- TV Series
- My Journey to Hajj is a two part documentary film that follows a variety of individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities on their Hajj pilgrimage. Filming the characters from when they receive the news that they have acquired their Hajj visa, to seeing the Ka'bah for the first time and performing numerous Hajj rituals, this film captures a spiritual and emotional account of a once in a lifetime journey.
- Despite the American and European sanctions imposed on the Syrian regime, and its men; the regime was able to run and maintain its financial networks ensuring that its economy remained intact throughout the process. This investigative documentary utilises official documents, and the testimonies of prominent Syrian figures to explain the methods used to circumvent the imposed sanctions revealing the names of influential personalities, and the size of their wealth and operations. The film also highlights the reasons for the disposal of Rami Makhlouf, one of the most prominent pillars of the Syrian regime's network, while exploring the reasons for his ongoing dispute between with Asma al-Assad; the first lady of Syria.
- A documentary film as part of a series entitled "Mysterious Ends" revealing dramatic details in the death of Kamal Al-Sananiri a member of the Muslim Brotherhood in November 1981. The film examines the possible reasons behind Al-Sananiri's death, dealing with two different stories. The first, told by the Egyptian authorities, says that he committed suicide in his prison cell, while the second, supported by Egyptian national figures and former political prisoners, confirm that he was tortured to death at the hands of the Egyptian security forces. The documentary features scenes depicting the brutal detention conditions and torture methods in Egyptian prisons.
- Trapped in Yemen looks at the plight of Somali refugees in Yemen. Officially there are over a quarter of a million Somalis in Yemeni territories however human rights organisations have discussed numbers as big as one million spread over Yemen. The film looks at the tragedy of their flight from Somalia due to economical and political turmoil that has made life there impossible and the life threatening journey they are forced to take across the sea in search of security. It also looks at the dangers of falling into the hands of smugglers, their struggle to stay safe and make a living as well as move across the Gulf in hopes of seeking a peaceful life.
- The film Britains First Yemenis focuses on the history of the Yemeni presence in the British community, the circumstances in which they arrived and their work as sailor men and workers in the fuel rooms. It looks at some success stories in the service to the British community today and the extent of their interaction with their community and with their home country of Yemen.
- The Pink Lake is a documentary film that investigates the facts of the pink lake in Senegal and the people who work in the lake in the extraction of salt and other related jobs. This unique lake is an important source of livelihood for the people around it where they depend on the extraction of salt, to flourish trade, tourism; arts, social relations, love, marriage, and the myths that appear around the lake. With resources being exploited due to greed, residents are trying to establish a system to preserve labor rights and prevent unfair exploitation and keep the lake from extinction.
- The latest episode of Al Jazeera's new episode of "Rest of the Story" called: Under Surveillance, sheds light on the reality of mass surveillance of social media and internet companies on their users for marketing, surveillance and money making purposes.
- Baghdad Stockholm is a documentary film discussing the immigration issue of Iraqis to Sweden at various stages in history and how through history, society's perception of Iraqis has changed. It looks at various accounts from Iraqi immigrants and their integration into Swedish society, struggles from individuals who have been forced to return to Iraq due to a secret government agreement between Iraq and Sweden that came to light through Wikileaks. It also looks at racist attitudes towards Iraqis in Swedish society and the emergence of racist parties calling for the deportation of Iraqis from Sweden.
- "Tahya al Kotob" is a 26 part series produced by Noon Films for Al Araby TV Network that delves into the narrative of a variety of well known Arabic and international books. Each episode explores the social, political and historical significance of the books in the era they were penned. Told through drama and guest speakers, relax and enjoy a trip back in time. The series is directed by Omar Nabil, produced by Mohammed Saedi, researched and written by Dr Kamal Al-Masri and cameramen are Ammar Tamimi and Rabee Darwish.
- The Expats series is about Arab individuals who were born in the Arab world but due to tough circumstances be it poverty or just seeking a better life, they have moved abroad and have become successful individuals in those respective countries. Episodes include surgeons, musicians, physicists, engineers and economists. Filming for episodes has taken place across the world from the US, Singapore, Ivory Coast and Holland.
- Behind the Locked Doors is an investigative documentary that looks into the fraudulent and risky nature of a number of pharmacological studies and experiments that take place in Jordan and Egypt. It looks into the story of a chemistry professor involved in the manufacturing of drugs, which are sold online, under illegal and unsuitable conditions. Following the health of a volunteer, the film focusses on the discrepancies between medical drugs certified as effective by pharmacological reports when in actual fact they are not. With the help of a specialist analysis team in a medical analyst centre in the US, we look at the efficacy of a treatment medication for Hepatitis C, a widespread drug in Egypt, and prove that levels of the active substance are in fact very low, corroborating the many complaints this drug has received by its users.
- Banned Books: The Da Vinci Code Novel is a film talking about the reaction against the Da Vinci Code novel when it was published, how some countries banned the novel, demonstrated against it, and the details which were written inside the novel. It looks at the reaction against the book and the writer, why some countries banned the book, how Dan Brown claimed in the beginning of the novel that his novel is based on true facts, what was the role of woman in the old church, and discusses whether Jesus married Mary Magdalene and bore children. The film focuses on the Da Vinci Code, which merges fantasy and fact, and how people fall into this realm of reality and the imagination.
- Following the story of three American prisoners and their experience going through what President Obama introduced as "clemency", an initiative releasing thousands of prisoners from life sentences for minor drug offenses, due to the War On Drugs Campaign set up during the 1970's ad 1980's.
- Shukri Ghanem, was the ex-Libyan oil minister and prime minister throughout Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime. He was seen as one of the most prominent figures responsible for economic deals before the 2011 revolution. On the morning of Sunday the 29th of April 2012, Shukri's body was found suspiciously floating on the Danube river in Vienna. 'Mysteries Endings' sheds light on to the circumstances of this death as it attempts to answer the most prominent question of all; was this a natural death, or was it a silencing assassination that sought to bury the secrets of suspicious deals with Shukri Ghanem forever.
- 'Her Voice is a Revolution' tells the story of the powerful role Yemeni women had in launching a peaceful revolution in Yemen and sustaining it. This film portrays Yemeni women breaking through the deeply embedded cultural stereotypes in the Revolution, becoming active revolutionary leaders alongside men and struggling against the mental and physical abuse they were subject to and fighting to gain basic rights and freedoms.
- The film The Dirty War is based on the book Dirty War written by Habib Swaidiah, a former officer in the Algerian Special Forces and talks about the black decade in Algeria during the Civil War in the 90's. The book recounts the many crimes against humanity committed by a special unit of the Algerian army to tackle terrorism. This terrorism broke out in the 90's after the abolition of the Islamic Salvation Front who won the first parliamentary multi-party elections in the country's history which would mark the end of what it seemed was a one-party era. The film looks at how the book incurred the wrath of many people in Algeria and threatened the reputation of the National Peoples Army. It studies the details of the book, how the book caused controversy and sparked a rise of opposition against the books content, the author and the publishing house and how the media covered such events. It also looks at the impact the book had on Algeria and its politics.
- Ajdabya: Defying a Tyrant tells the story of the Libyan city Ajdabya and its struggle against a crippling siege, enforced by the ousted leader Muamar Al Qaddafi in a hope to silence the cries of a revolution that threatened to spread to neighbouring cities. Using fact based drama reconstruction, we look at the death, starvation and lack of medical necessities that threatened the population. We look at personal accounts of the invasion of Gaddafi troops into the city and its hospitals, the displacement of the Ajdabya's citizens and the mistreatment of women.
- While the film covers historic events about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam by the Blue Nile River, it also focuses on the regional controversy over this project specifically that of Egypt and Sudan, who fear that the dam will threaten national security. Delving into the stages of construction to secure its electricity needs, this film will explore Addis Ababa's justifications for building Africa's hydroelectric power plant.