Netflix's House of Guinness is being directed by Mounia Akl, with other noted Arab filmmakers contributing to popular series.
Several Arab filmmakers have recently made significant strides in the world of television and film, broadening their creative horizons and gaining international recognition.
Mounia Akl (Lebanon) is currently making waves in high-profile television, having been chosen to direct three episodes of the upcoming Netflix series House of Guinness, a drama by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders. This move marks a significant step for Akl, who previously worked on critically acclaimed British TV shows Boiling Point and The Responder, and directed the film Costa Brava, Lebanon (2021), which premiered at Venice and screened at multiple international festivals [1].
While the other filmmakers mentioned here (Mohamed Diab, Haifaa Al Mansour, Cherien Dabis, Solvan Naim, Annemarie Jacir, Majid Al Ansari, Ali Selim, Karim El-Shinnawi) do not appear in the latest search results regarding recent television projects, many of them have longstanding achievements that bridge film and TV.
- Mohamed Diab (Egypt) is known for his socially conscious filmmaking and has worked in TV and cinema, including Netflix projects, though specific recent TV work is not detailed here.
- Haifaa Al Mansour (Saudi Arabia), the first female Saudi director, has directed feature films now often cited in discussions about Saudi cinema's rise, though current TV projects are not listed here.
- Other filmmakers like Cherien Dabis and Annemarie Jacir have garnered critical acclaim in film festivals and may be working on TV projects outside this query’s immediate timeframe.
In addition, Egyptian filmmakers such as Mohamed Mamdouh, while not in the original list, are noted for innovative cinema that blends experimental and Arab storytelling techniques and have won international awards, demonstrating the diversification of Arab filmmakers’ impact on screen arts [3].
Saudi cinema, represented by new films like Hobal (directed by Abdulaziz Al-Shlahei), is also making international theatrical strides, even though this film is not TV but highlights regional cinematic success [4][5].
In summary, Mounia Akl stands out for her direct involvement in high-profile international television, particularly Netflix, while the other filmmakers continue achieving acclaim primarily through feature films and festival circuits, with increasing crossovers into streaming and television formats anticipated. For the latest, concrete updates specifically on the other listed directors’ recent TV successes, additional focused searches would be required beyond these results.
Meanwhile, let's take a look at some other notable achievements:
- Haifaa Al Mansour directed Wadjda and Mary Shelly.
- Mohamed Diab received recognition for his work on the Marvel television series Moon Knight, primarily set in Egypt.
- Dabis has directed episodes of hit shows like Ozark, Only Murders in the Building, and Ramy.
- Annemarie Jacir directed Salt of This Sea, The Rendezvous, and Wajib.
- Amr Salama has directed many celebrated films, the most famous of which are Sheikh Jackson in 2017 and Fireworks in 2023.
This dynamic blend of film and television is a testament to the creativity and versatility of Arab filmmakers, who continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.
[1] Costa Brava, Lebanon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11360750/ [2] House of Guinness: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19559682/ [3] Mohamed Mamdouh: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1540736/ [4] Hobal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11570828/ [5] Abdulaziz Al-Shlahei: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11852270/
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