Mrs El Araby

(2022, UK, 1 MIN)

Mrs El Araby explores the ‘respectable’ space within which Arab women are allowed to exist in Western media.

Mona Khaouli as Mrs El Araby

Directed, Edited and Shot by May Ziadé

Made with the help of Léo Gack

Re-recording Mixer - Susannah Lawrence

Supported by - MENA Arts Centre UK

Screenings:

  • Vidéo Traverse, Toulouse. Official Selection. March 2023.

  • VIDEOAKTION #3, Berlin. Official Selection. Curated by "attaque(e)r le réel". October 2022.

  • Mizna Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, Minneapolis + online. Official Selection. October 2022.

  • Encounters Festival, Bristol + online. DepicT! Official competition. September 2022.

  • “Where Are You Really From” BFI Southbank, London. TAPE Collective takeover. August 2021.

  • MENA Arts UK. “We Are MENA” launch event. March 2021. Online.