The historical ties between Portugal and the Arab world are deep, however the reality, complexity, and richness of the contemporary Arab world still has much to reveal. In an era where cultural understanding and diversity are more crucial than ever, the first edition of the Lisbon Arab Film Festival (LAFF) takes place.

A showcase of the most recent and outstanding films from the Arab world and the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), LAFF aims to contribute to dialogue between cultures, offering a vision of today’s Arab societies, cultures, and realities, far from the stereotypes of media coverage.

A selection of ten films from the Arab world will be presented, selected by the region’s main international festivals. The event also features meetings with film professionals and side events featuring Arabic cuisine.