Al JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY BEHIND EVERY PICTURE, THERE IS A STORY At Al Jazeera Documentary, we tell the stories that deserve to be told. Real-life portraits of the people and places that make up our world—raising awareness and inspiring millions of people across the Middle East.
As the first documentary channel in the Arab We show documentaries for Arabs, by Arabs. world, we inform our viewers with stories Whether political, historical, social or cultural, that enlighten. We entertain them with our mission is to make brilliant films. We are cutting-edge production techniques and vivid Al Jazeera Documentary and we tell the stories cinematography. And because we draw on the worth telling. resources and technology of the Al Jazeera Media Network, we gain unique access to the most underreported parts of the world.
Our 24-hour programming is diversified and of the highest quality. It encourages innovative thinking in Arabs worldwide and inspires future generations of great filmmakers. A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS
Since launching in 2007, we’ve supported Arab filmmaking by serving as a pioneering advocate for the Arab documentary industry. We’ve encouraged talented directors, writers, producers and visionaries who believe that documentaries are a unique and beautiful platform allowing us to achieve genuine resonance with our audience.
At Al Jazeera Documentary, our filmmakers celebrate art, science, technology and above speak for those who cannot. They are all, the human spirit—shining a light into the talented men and women from the Arab shadows to illuminate the darkest corners of and global documentary industry, creating our world. the highest quality films for Arab audiences around the world. We’re proud to promote Our films and programmes are divided into four these talented filmmakers and provide a place categories: This is Me, Peoples’ Inspirations, for thought-provoking films that provide a voice Secrets of the Universe and Free Lens. for the voiceless.
With a catalogue of nearly 2,000 films, Al Jazeera Documentary covers the complete spectrum of topics and emotions. Our films THIS IS ME
Embrace the Arab identity
With its rich history and diverse cultures, the Arab documenting positive stories that show a world is the ideal arena for documentary films. realistic portrayal of the people that inhabit this Fascinating and often complex, it is a tapestry sometimes-misunderstood region. dotted with the triumphs and achievements of its proud and colourful people. Exploring different dimensions of the social, humanitarian, cultural and arts issues, This is Me The films featured in This is Me explore allows audiences to get an intimate look at the contemporary issues focusing on the Arab world. people behind today’s current movements and They shed light on the invaluable contributions, discover more about the Arab world. roles and achievements of the region’s people, PEOPLE’S INSPIRATIONS Immerse yourself in the cultures of the world
In People’s Inspirations, Al Jazeera Documentary Through beautiful storytelling, and amazing camera explores the civilizations that make up our world. work, these thought-provoking films allow our By seeking out different cultures, these films audience to discover new cultures, learning about explore the differences and similarities between the day-to-day lives of others. From the remote groups of people in an effort to illustrate the islands of the Pacific, to the skyscrapers of Beijing, breadth and depth of our vast planet. Al Jazeera filmmakers span the globe to capture people’s unique customs and traditions. AMERICAS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA NORTH AFRICA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST ASIA PACIFIC OFFICES OFFICES OFFICES OFFICES OFFICES OFFICES
Buenos Aires, Argentina Abuja, Nigeria Benghazi, Libya Ankara, Turkey Amman, Jordan Bangkok, Thailand Caracas, Venezuela Harare, Zimbabwe Casablanca, Morocco Belgrade, Serbia Arbil, Iraq Beijing, China Chicago, United States Johannesburg, South Africa Juba, South Sudan Berlin, Germany Baghdad, Iraq Delhi, India Dallas, United States Nairobi, Kenya Khartoum, Sudan Istanbul, Turkey Beirut, Lebanon Islamabad, Pakistan Denver, United States Ndjamena, Chad Nouakchott, Mauritania London, United Kingdom Cairo, Egypt Jakarta, Indonesia Detroit, United States Mogadishu, Somalia Madrid, Spain Damascus, Syria Kabul, Afghanistan Los Angeles, United States Tripoli, Libya Moscow, Russia Doha, Qatar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mexico City, Mexico Tunis, Tunisia Oslo, Norway Dubai, United Arab Emirates Manila, Philippines Miami, United States Paris, France Gaza, Palestine Seoul, South Korea Nashville, United States New Orleans, United States Sarajevo, Bosnia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Sydney, Australia New York, United States Skopje, Macedonia Jerusalem, Palestine Tokyo, Japan San Francisco, United States Zagreb, Croatia Kuwait, Kuwait Yangon, Myanmar Sao Paulo, Brazil Muscat, Oman Seattle, United States Ramallah, Palestine Toronto, Canada Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Washington, United States Sana, Yemen Tehran, Iran
AL JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY IS BROADCASTED TO 22 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
Viewers across the world can access Al Jazeera Documentary through free to air satellite providers and online
Available on multiple international airlines including Emirates Airways, Al Jazeera Media Network Qatar Airways, Singapore Airways has more than 4,000 sta Our employees represent 70 dierent nationalities, and British Airways members across the world working in more than 70 oces worldwide SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE
Discover the world you live in
The films in Secrets of the Universe are about technology. We use state-of-the-art techniques uncovering the mysteries of our world. and time-tested journalistic methods to take Exploring the vastness of our planet, they viewers on a journey of discovery, revealing highlight the amazing complexities of life and worlds that were previously unknown. ask the fundamental questions that have challenged mankind since its infancy. In Secrets of the Universe, Al Jazeera Documentary presents films that seek the truth, Created by curious people that are thirsty for finding new facts, and opening people’s eyes to knowledge, these enlightening films cover the wide and wonderful world in which we live. topics like the environment, travel, science and THE FREE LENS
The incredible result of empowered filmmakers
As the first documentary channel for the Arab a love of filmmaking, representing their dreams world, we are the home for Arab filmmakers. and aspirations in an effort to enlighten and Which is why our Free Lens category gives Arab entertain. filmmakers the freedom to explore the world. It’s an open invitation for our filmmakers to By sponsoring talent and working in capture the stories that are important to them, partnerships with these men and women, we’re and share them with our audience. giving Arab filmmakers a destination—a place where audiences who love documentary films With various backgrounds and different will always find amazing, inspiring work. experiences, Free Lens filmmakers bring unique voices to the stories they tell. Stories rooted in INSPIRING US TO MAKE GREAT FILMS
We don’t make films to win awards. And we certainly don’t make them for the glory. We make films because they inspire. They inform and entertain, and challenge our perceptions of the people and cultures that make up our world.
When we are recognized for our work, we are proud to know that we have connected with our audience and it drives us to continue making great films.
• “Arab Rap” - Real Screen, USA • “Saleh bin Yousef” - Gulf Film Festival, Bahrain • “Beirut” – Best Documentary Film, • “Damascus Roof and Tales of Paradise” - Latin Arab International Film Festival, The Muhr Arab Documentary Category, Buenos Aires Dubai Film Festival, United Arab Emirates • “Women Refused to Die” - • “Fear, Anger and Politics” - Best World Etno Film Festival, Italy Documentary, Harlem International • “The Neighbour Arch” - Lebanese Festival for Film Festival, United States Cinema and TV, Lebanon A TRULY GLOBAL NETWORK Al Jazeera Documentary is part of a growing network comprising more than 10 channels and divisions. Launched in 1996, Al Jazeera Arabic was the first independent news channel in the Arab world dedicated to providing comprehensive news and live debate.
The network challenged established narratives that inspire it to be challenging and bold, and and gave a global audience an alternative provide a voice for the voiceless in some of the voice—one that put the human being back most underreported places on the planet. at the centre of the news agenda and quickly made it one of the world’s most influential It’s a responsibility shared by every employee news networks. at the Al Jazeera Media Network. From our headquarters, to the broadcast centres, and Since then, it has added new channels and at more than 70 bureaus around the world, services whilst maintaining the independent, we strive to deliver content that captivates, pioneering spirit that defined its character. informs, inspires and entertains.
Each subsidiary in the Al Jazeera Media Network follows the same principles and values
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