Welcome to AFD's Institutional Sales department. Here you'll find documentaries and features available on DVD and VHS for colleges, universities and other organizations. Be sure to check out our catalog at the bottom of this page. If you have questions about purchasing or renting a film with Institutional licensing, please contact: institutionalsales@arabfilm.com.
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Catherine Deneuve in Lebanon!
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 | I Want to See
While visiting Beirut, iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve insists "Je veux voir" ("I want to see"), referring to Israel's devastation of southern Lebanon during the 2006 war. More > |
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An indie filmmaker in war-torn Iraq
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 | War, Love, God, & Madness
Struggling against seemingly insurmountable hurdles involving imprisonment, injury, curfews, and attacks, Al-Daradji proves himself to be one of the world's most truly independent filmmakers. More > |
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New from director Mohamed Malas
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 | Passion
Based on a true incident, director Mohamed Malas’ riveting film examines the circumstances surrounding "crimes of honor" and the devastation they inflict on everyone involved. More > |
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The crumbling of Syria's infrastructure
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 | Flood In Baath Country, A
With its powerful and daring critique of Syria's political regime and the tribal politics that hold it together, "Flood" foreshadows the wave of democracy currently sweeping the Arab world. More > |
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A new film about real life in Syria
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 | Tea on the Axis of Evil
By presenting Syrians from all walks of life as they talk about their lives and current issues, this film makes the genial voices of the Syrian people available for the rest of the world to hear. More > |
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Turkish pigeons moving to The Hague
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 | Strangers In the Neighborhood
Turkish immigrants have been flocking to the Transvaal neighborhood of The Hague in recent years, breeding resentment amongst the area's Dutch residents—especially the native pigeon enthusiasts. More > |
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Norm Finkelstein—American Radical!
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 | American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein
is the probing documentary portrait of American academic and activist Norman Finkelstein, who has been at the center of many intractable controversies. More > |
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Bouthaina Shaaban: her life and work
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 | Woman
Against an environment of religious fanaticism, political turmoil, and the rise of radical Islamic movements, one extraordinary Arab woman rises up to campaign for justice and equality for all women. More > |
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Omar Amiralay takes on Rafiq Hariri
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 | Rafiq Hariri: The Man With the Golden Soles
The unlikely pairing of Syrian filmmaker Omar Amiralay with Lebanese billionaire-turned-politician Rafiq Hariri as his subject produces a fascinating portrait of the former Lebanese Prime Minister. More > |
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Voices of women leaders in Islam
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 | Veiled Voices
In director Brigid Maher's insightful documentary, three influential women Islamic leaders in Lebanon, Egypt and Syria are profiled—along with their families and the communities in which they serve. More > |
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Palestinian women & "honor killings"
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 | Maria's Grotto
Palestinian filmmaker and activist Buthina Canaan Khoury weaves together the stories of four women to expose the injustice of "honor killings" to wider society. More > |
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Tour Yemen with two amiable hosts
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 | English Sheik and the Yemeni Gentleman, The
Bader, a British-born Yemeni living in London, returns to Yemen to re-discover his country, its people and traditions with the help of English guide Tim Makintosh-Smith. More > |
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Ridding Lebanon of Israeli bombs
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 | Remnants of a War
After the 2006 war with Israel, teams of locally-recruited and trained de-miners race to locate and deactivate unexploded cluster bombs before more unwitting civilians stumble upon them. More > |
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Chahine's masterpiece now on DVD!
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 | Cairo Station
This 50th Anniversary Special Edition DVD showcases one of Youssef Chahine's most popular films. The disc includes the short documentary, "Cairo as Seen by Chahine" as a bonus feature! More > |
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An evening with Suheir Hammad!
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 | Inside the Culture of Resistance
The works of popular Palestinian-American poet, author, actress and political activist Suheir Hammad are featured in this new film from Jen Marlowe and Connie Julian. More > |
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A music-filled feature from Egypt!
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 | Dunia — Kiss Me Not On the Eyes
In the latest film from Jocelyne Saab (Once Upon a Time: Beirut), a young dancer learns that she must confront the traditions of her culture before she will ever truly be able to experience pleasure. More > |
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Israelis and Palestinians for peace!
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 | Encounter Point
Created by a Palestinian, Israeli, North and South American team, Encounter Point moves beyond sensational and dogmatic imagery to tell stories of Palestinians and Israelis working together for peace. More > |
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Five Egyptian classics now on DVD!
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 | Egyptian Cinema Classics Collection 2
The five classics in this collection range in date from 1937 to 1963 and star legendary actors such as Omar Sharif, Hind Rostom, Samia Gamal, Naguib El Rihany, Abdel Halim Hafez and more! More > |
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