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Arabic Movies and Series ‘Breaking From Tradition, Exploring Fresh, Often Edgier Themes,’ Report Finds


Family secrets, misadventures, hidden pasts and personal growth were the fastest-growing themes and topics in Arabic movies and series this year.

Family secrets, misadventures, hidden pasts and personal growth were the fastest-growing themes and topics in Arabic movies and series this year, according to an AI-powered report released ahead of TV market Mipcom by Rise Studios, which is based in Dubai. The report reveals that the historically dominant themes in Arabic scripted content, including secrets, betrayal, relationships and mystery have plateaued or declined, making way for “more complex and resonant narratives,” Rise Studios said. Commenting on the report, Maarten Kranendonk, Vynd co-founder and CEO, said: “With the rapid advances in technologies such as AI and large language models, we can dive deeper into the core of the content and draw out valuable data and insight.

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