Salah El Din, Reham2024-09-082024-09-082024-06https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003302025-8http://repository.msa.edu.eg/xmlui/handle/123456789/6183The Levant region, which includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, has a diverse history with various linguistic, religious, and ethnic communities. Filmmakers in these countries share common themes that highlight the unique features of film production in the Levant region, and Levant cinema is generally united by its focus on war and political turmoil. Despite not being as prolific as Egyptian cinema, Levant cinema has won numerous international film festival awards and showcases the region's diverse cultures. Overall, it is a rich and complex tapestry reflecting the realities of life in a war-torn region.enBook chapter