Venice Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Arab cinema, with filmmakers from across the region bringing stories of war, displacement, grief, family, survival—and even a bank heist—to one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals. The selected films span everything from intimate documentaries and immersive experiences to historical dramas and high-stakes thrillers. Here are seven films by Arab directors selected for Venice Film Festival 2026. Her latest film follows Marie, a young nanny who is about to marry Christian, the wealthy older widower she works for. WE SAID THIS: Don’t Miss…Arab-Directed Films Everyone Will Be Talking About At The Venice Film Festival