Cradle of Civilization: Favorite films from the Middle East

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My favorite films from the Middle East, for the 2018 icm poll. Countries included are Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey; while there are other countries that produce films in the region, I haven't yet seen anything to make the list from any of them. Top 50 films are ranked, the rest listed in chronological order.

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  1. 2 new

    Nema-ye Nazdik

    1990 — a.k.a. Close-Up, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 3 new

    Doa al karawan

    1959 — a.k.a. The Curlew's Cry, in 3 top lists Check
  3. 4 new

    Noon o Goldoon

    1996 — a.k.a. A Moment of Innocence, in 9 top lists Check
  4. 5 new

    Bad ma ra khahad bord

    1999 — a.k.a. The Wind Will Carry Us, in 7 top lists Check
  5. 6 new

    Bab el hadid

    1958 — a.k.a. Cairo Station, in 6 top lists Check
  6. 7 new

    Do zan

    1999 — a.k.a. Two Women, in 1 top list Check
  7. 8 new

    Dayereh

    2000 — a.k.a. The Circle, in 8 top lists Check
  8. 9 new

    Iskanderija... lih?

    1979 — a.k.a. Alexandria... Why?, in 1 top list Check
  9. 10 new

    Asrar ganj dareheye jenni

    1974 — a.k.a. Secrets of the Treasure of the Jinn Valley, in 0 top lists Check
  10. 12 new

    Bé omid é didar

    2011 — a.k.a. Goodbye, in 0 top lists Check
  11. 13 new

    Mosaferan

    1992 — a.k.a. Travellers, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 14 new

    Ta'm e guilass

    1997 — a.k.a. Taste of Cherry, in 17 top lists Check
  13. 15 new

    Gett

    2014, in 1 top list Check
  14. 18 new

    Siraa Fil-Wadi

    1954 — a.k.a. The Blazing Sun, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 19 new

    Khesht va Ayeneh

    1965 — a.k.a. The Brick and the Mirror, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 21 new

    Gaav

    1969 — a.k.a. The Cow, in 5 top lists Check
  17. 22 new

    Yol

    1982, in 11 top lists Check
  18. 23 new

    Hamoun

    1990, in 1 top list Check
  19. 24 new

    Shahr-e ziba

    2004 — a.k.a. Beautiful City, in 1 top list Check
  20. 27 new

    Ayneh

    1997 — a.k.a. The Mirror, in 1 top list Check
  21. 28 new

    Jodaeiye Nader az Simin

    2011 — a.k.a. A Separation, in 15 top lists Check
  22. 29 new

    Zendegi va digar hich

    1992 — a.k.a. And Life Goes On, in 10 top lists Check
  23. 30 new

    Keshtzar haye sepid

    2009 — a.k.a. The White Meadows, in 1 top list Check
  24. 31 new

    Fasle kargadan

    2012 — a.k.a. Rhino Season, in 0 top lists Check
  25. 32 new

    Dast-neveshtehaa nemisoosand

    2013 — a.k.a. Manuscripts Don't Burn, in 0 top lists Check
  26. 33 new

    Pardé

    2013 — a.k.a. Closed Curtain, in 0 top lists Check
  27. 34 new

    Darbareye Elly

    2009 — a.k.a. About Elly, in 5 top lists Check
  28. 36 new

    Tabiate bijan

    1974 — a.k.a. Still Life, in 3 top lists Check
  29. 37 new

    Wadjda

    2012, in 3 top lists Check
  30. 38 new

    Nimeh-ye penhan

    2001 — a.k.a. The Hidden Half, in 1 top list Check
  31. 39 new

    Shayad Vaghti Deegar

    1988 — a.k.a. Maybe Some Other Time, in 1 top list Check
  32. 42 new

    Ehky ya Scheherazade

    2009 — a.k.a. Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story, in 0 top lists Check
  33. 44 new

    Baran

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  34. 45 new

    Al-massir

    1997 — a.k.a. Destiny, in 2 top lists Check
  35. 46 new

    Uzak

    2002 — a.k.a. Distant, in 7 top lists Check
  36. 47 new

    Hatuna Meuheret

    2001 — a.k.a. Late Marriage, in 2 top lists Check
  37. 53 new

    El less wal kilab

    1962 — a.k.a. Chased by the Dogs, in 0 top lists Check
  38. 55 new

    Al-ard

    1970 — a.k.a. The Land, in 3 top lists Check
  39. 56 new

    Al-mummia

    1969 — a.k.a. The Mummy, in 5 top lists Check
  40. 59 new

    Nan va Koutcheh

    1970 — a.k.a. The Bread and Alley, in 1 top list Check
  41. 61 new

    Al-makhdu'un

    1972 — a.k.a. The Dupes, in 3 top lists Check
  42. 63 new

    Mogholha

    1973 — a.k.a. The Mongols, in 4 top lists Check
  43. 64 new

    Lebassi Baraye Arossi

    1976 — a.k.a. A Suit for Wedding, in 0 top lists Check
  44. 65 new

    Gozaresh

    1977 — a.k.a. The Report, in 1 top list Check
  45. 67 new

    Davandeh

    1984 — a.k.a. The Runner, in 6 top lists Check
  46. 68 new

    Khane-ye doust kodjast?

    1987 — a.k.a. Where Is the Friend's House?, in 15 top lists Check
  47. 69 new

    Urs al-jalil

    1987 — a.k.a. Wedding in Galilee, in 4 top lists Check
  48. 70 new

    Aab, baad, khaak

    1989 — a.k.a. Water, Wind, Dust, in 1 top list Check
  49. 72 new

    Cairo As Seen by Chahine

    1991, in 0 top lists Check
  50. 74 new

    Sara

    1993, in 1 top list Check
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