![]() It was also released in 12 countries in the Arab region and Europe and is set to have a limited re-release in several Arab countries, coinciding with the Oscars race. ![]() Most recently, the film had a commercial release in the US and garnered more than 136,000 in ticket sales within five weeks. Since its release at international film festivals in August 2014, Theeb has been screened in 25 countries and won 18 awards. The nomination for the DFIfunded films comes only a few days after Theeb was nominated at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards in two categories including Best Film Not in the English Language and Outstanding Debut by British Writer, Director or Producer. ![]() The critically-acclaimed film is the only one from the Middle East to make it as a finalist among submissions from 81 countries. Jordanian film Theeb and French film Mustang were on Thursday announced as being among the five nominees in the category alongside Son of Saul (Hungary), Embrace the Serpent (Colombia) and A War (Denmark).ĭirected by Jordanian filmmaker Naji Abu Nowar, Theeb was selected for a post-production grant by the DFI through its MENA Grants Programme in 2013.
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