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Drama series and films for Levantine Arabic learners. 1. Fauda. Dialect: Palestinian Arabic (+ Hebrew) Synopsis: Fauda is a political thriller jam-packed with action and suspense. As of writing, the show has a total of three seasons. The show revolves around an Israeli undercover unit’s journey to capture Hamas terrorist known as “The Panther”.
- Capernaum, 2018. Dialect: Lebanese/Syrian. Themes: poverty, social justice, Lebanon. Capernaum is the heart-wrenching story of Zain, a plucky child living in the slums of Beirut, as he seeks to sue his parents for neglect and develops an unlikely friendship with an Ethiopian refugee and her baby son.
- Barakah Meets Barakah, 2016. Dialect: Saudi. Themes: social issues, Saudi Arabia, comedy. Barakah Meets Barakah is a sweet love story that uses humour to navigate the struggles faced by a young couple falling in love in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah.
- Sand Storm, 2016. Dialect: Bedouin / Palestinian. Themes: feminism, social issues. Sand Storm is a powerful story of patriarchy and female struggle set in a conservative Bedouin community in Israel.
- For Sama, 2019. Dialect: Syrian. Themes: conflict, displacement, resilience. BAFTA-winning feature documentary For Sama tells the moving story of Syrian filmmaker Waad al-Kateab, who filmed her life in rebel-held Aleppo over five years of the Syrian civil war.
I’m told Fauda (still streamable on Netflix) is very good and have been meaning to get into it myself. Seems to be a mixture of Hebrew and Arabic, not certain of the dialect, but due to the setting I presume Palestinian. https://youtu.be/8OM3qIhO0OM It has an English subtitle.
Here are the 10 best Levantine Arabic films that you need to know. From Jordan to Syria and back, you'll love every minute of them.
- Al Rawabi School for Girls. The social hierarchy of high school can be overwhelming, chaotic and at times toxic. Watch as the bullied victims take matters into their own hands with extensive plans to return the favour to their bullies.
- Al Hayba. Al Hayba is a Drama series and is also the name of a small place found on the borders connecting Syria and Lebanon. An Arab clan that goes by the name of ‘Sheikh Al Jabal’ has claimed possession over smuggling routes across the same border.
- Paranormal. Netflix began expanding production in the middle east in a thrilling fashion with the release of Paranormal, a supernatural drama series. A hemotologist by the name of Dr Refaat Ismail is faced with a string of skin-crawling experiences as he steps foot inside the world of paranoia.
- Finding Ola. Netflix has confirmed the second season of its popular Arabic series following the first season’s massive success. Praised for its exploration of womanhood, family dynamics, and societal issues, the show, a sequel to “Ayza Atgawez” (I Want to Get Married), continues its insightful portrayal of these themes.
Netflix just released a show called Jinn which is in Jordanian, just five episodes though. Turkish shows dubbed into Syrian Arabic are great for intermediate learners because the dialogues very clear. I’m currently watching Nisa Hairat. Al Hayba on Netflix is 20+ episodes in Lebanese and Syrian Arabic.
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Feb 25, 2020 · You’re right! The thing about using native media to learn another language is that TV shows are actually better than movies for that goal. Thus, to learn Arabic, Netflix TV shows should your first choice. In a movie, you’ve got two, maybe three hours of story to deal with.
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