The Iraq Pavilion and the Palestine Pavilion at the Marché du Film – Cannes Film Festival 2025 are honored to invite you to a special joint session entitled.

This collaborative session will shed light on the evolving landscape of the Iraqi film industry, the creative forces behind its resurgence, and the importance of regional and international partnerships. It also marks the celebration of Iraq’s first official participation at the Marché du Film, reflecting a renewed commitment to cinematic memory, culture, and storytelling.

We are pleased to welcome an inspiring panel of speakers:

•⁠ ⁠Soleil Gharbia

•⁠ ⁠Rasha Salti

•⁠ ⁠Mohanad Yaqubi

•⁠ ⁠Wareth Kwaish

Join us as we explore the journeys of Iraqi filmmakers, the institutions supporting them, and the shared aspirations between Iraq and Palestine in shaping a vibrant and independent Arab cinema.