The Palestinian film "Omar" will be screened in five Arab countries, including Egypt and the UAE, for two weeks starting May 20.
The film participated in many film festivals around the world and was nominated for the best foreign language film Oscar.
Movie director Hany Abu Asaad expressed happiness that his movie had a chance to be displayed in the Arab world.
The story addresses the topics of love, friendship and confidence against the backdrop of political repression.
The film is about a man who would cross the Israeli/West Bank wall in order to visit his lover, putting his life at risk.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
