{
  "id": 11448970,
  "title": "Oscars 2027: All the Arab films submitted for Best International Feature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/oscars-2027-all-the-arab-films-submitted-for-best-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:27:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/02/oscars-2027-all-the-arab-films-submitted-for-best-international-feature/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven Arab regions have chosen their representatives for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine have submitted films that explore various themes, from the aftermath of civil conflicts to the struggles of seasonal workers. The submissions range from horror to family drama, social realism and political history. The 15-film shortlist will be announced on December 15, with the final five nominees unveiled on January 21. The 99th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on March 14, 2027. Tunisia is the only Arab nation thus far to secure a spot in the final five, with Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab.",
  "summary": "Seven Arab regions have selected the films that will represent them in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. The entries from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine span horror, family drama, social realism and political history. Their subjects range from the legacy of Algeria’s civil conflict and Lebanon’s financial crisis to the battle…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seven Arab countries submitted films for Best International Feature at 2027 Oscars",
    "Films explore themes from civil conflicts to seasonal workers' struggles",
    "Shortlist of 15 films announced on December 15, 2026"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Oscars 2027: All the Arab films submitted for Best International Feature",
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        "published": "2026-10-02T13:27:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}