These Are The Arab Films Selected For Cannes Film Festival 2020

Four Arab films are making an appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. The shortlist of movies that have been selected was shared despite the event not officially going forward due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADN by Maïwenn (Algerian + French)

ADN (DNA) by Maïwenn (France / Algeria) – 1h30. Starring Maïwenn , Fanny ARDANT, Louis GARREL, Marine VACTH. A #Cannes2020 official title https://t.co/gEIxQ6TYcs pic.twitter.com/l8W4XIGw38

— The Playlist (@ThePlaylist) June 3, 2020

Passion Simple by Danielle Arbid (Lebanese)

Passion Simple from Danielle Arbid is in the Official Selection of Cannes Film Festival 2020.#Cannes2020 #DirectedByWomen pic.twitter.com/xfVcaRCxuc

— Papaya Films ⁠- #StaySafe (@PapayaFilms) June 3, 2020

Souad by Ayten Amin (Egyptian)

Egyptian film " Souad " is selected in the official Festival de Cannes
الفيلم المصري " سعاد" في مهرجان كان السينمائي السنه دي #مصر #سينما #egypt #Cannes2020 pic.twitter.com/LA6U09ljat

— Roger Anis روچيه (@Rogeranis) June 3, 2020

Broken Keys by Jimmy Keyrouz (Lebanese)

"BROKEN KEYS" (Fausse note), premier film de Jimmy Keyrouz (Liban) autour de la musique sous Daesh en sélection officielle Cannes 2020 !!@Festival_Cannes #Cannes2020 #Syrie #Liban #Daesh #culture #musique #cinema #movie #film pic.twitter.com/1Qr7LFx0mQ

— Ammar ABD RABBO (@AmmarParis) June 3, 2020

You can view the full list of honored movies here.