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Egypt, Iraq, Morroco and Tunisia take centre stage as HelAFF’25 draws to a close
Helsinki – 13 September 2025 The Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF’25) ended its week-long celebration featuring 75 films and seven...

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Sep 142 min read


Arthur Franck To Head Jury at Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Helsinki -- September 7, 2025 Arthur Franck, the Finnish acclaimed documentary filmmaker and experienced participant in international...

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Sep 61 min read


Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF) Announces Official Programme for 2nd Edition
Helsinki – August 26, 2025 The Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF) is delighted to unveil the official programme for its 2nd edition,...

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Aug 252 min read


Dr. Jabbar Joudi Appointed Head of Programming Committee for HelAFF'25
Dr. Jabbar Joudi Al-Abboudi, a prominent figure of the Iraqi cultural scene, has been appointed as the head of the Programming Committee for the 2nd edition of the Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF'25).

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Jun 112 min read


Helsinki University Hosts HelAFF
The Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF) gives a lecture at Helsinki University about the significant role of cinema in conveying the cultures and lifestyles of diverse people.

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Apr 101 min read


Helsinki Arab Film Festival Announces Korjaamo as Venue for 2nd Edition
Helsinki Arab Film Festival Announces Korjaamo as Venue for 2nd Edition. Reinforcing the tremendous success of its inaugural edition last year, the Helsinki Arab Film Festival (HelAFF) has selected the Korjaamo Cultural Center in Helsinki as the venue for its highly anticipated second edition.

Helsinki Arab Film Festival
Feb 101 min read
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