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Filmmaker Bassel Ghandour on Authentic Representation and Storytelling in Film
Episode 48
Thursday, 26 June, 2025
In the Season 8 finale, we’re joined by Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning writer and director Bassel Ghandour.Bassel shares his insights on filmmaking in the Arab world and the ongoing struggle for authentic representation in Western cinema, where stories are often distorted or oversimplified.We explore the making of his acclaimed feature films Theeb and The Alleys, and he speaks to the vital role research plays in his storytelling.The conversation also turns to the future of cinema in a landscape increasingly shaped by streaming platforms, blockbuster formulas, and algorithm-driven content.As always, if you are enjoying the Art Persists podcast please leave a review wherever you listen. Only with your help can these important stories be heard.Learn more: https://www.boslaarts.com/tapp-bassel-ghandour
