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Muslim International Film Festival

2 July – 5 July 2026

Ghost School
Ghost School

The second edition of the Muslim International Film Festival, championing the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers, opens with Hijra and closes with Human Tide. It aims to counter suspicion and stereotyping by by showcasing the diverse nature of Muslim communities in the UK and throughout the world. Hosted by the Odeon Luxe West End, London, the feature programme may be small but it packs in some impressively high quality works across different genres. It is accompanied by a selection of shorts, making it easier for new voices to be heard.

The festival runs from 2 to 5 July.

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Latest reviews

  • Human Tide
    Review preview for Human Tide

    [David Andrew Ward's] interest is very much on the spiritual side, and here he is aided by Ryan Al Bishri’s sublime cinematography, especially in capturing those aspects of the landscape around Mecca which truly feel eternal.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. This documentary provides an intimate look at this spiritual journey through the eyes of six diverse groups of pilgrims.
  • Ghost School
    Review preview for Ghost School

    Arsalan really does have something special.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    Rabia, a ten-year-old Pakistani girl, sets out to find why her only school in the village is closed.
  • Roqia
    Review preview for Roqia

    Supernatural possession is closely intertwined with the idea of radicalisation, evil jinn with distorted ideology.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    After a car crash, a man returns home to his family with his face covered in bandages, suffering from amnesia. As mysterious and threatening events accumulate, he fears that he is possessed.

Features

  • Pilgrims' progress
    David Andrew Ward on capturing spiritual journeys in Human Tide
  • Invisible crisis
    Seemab Gul on a scandal in education, and making her first feature, Ghost School

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