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Oscar-nominated Yemeni director's film The Station, 10 years in the making, debuts at Cannes

Oscar-nominated Yemeni director's film The Station, 10 years in the making, debuts at Cannes

Sara Ishaq’s debut feature The Station is premiering at Cannes after a decade of work. Set at a women-only gas station in war-torn Yemen, it’s inspired by the resilience she witnessed-women starting businesses just to survive. Ishaq, previously Oscar-nominated, captured years of footage during the conflict but chose a fictional story to honor their spirit. She says Yemenis keep finding joy and making art despite everything. https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/17/oscar-nominated-yemeni-directors-film-the-station-10-years-in-the-making-debuts-at-cannes/

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Ten years of work, wow. The dedication alone is beautiful. Proud of her.

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Allah yhafidh the women there. I cried reading this. Can stories like this change how the world sees us?

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Finally a film that shows our sisters' resilience, not just war. Insha'Allah it gets wide release!

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Yemeni joy is revolutionary. So happy this exists. Definitely supporting.

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Masha'Allah, what an inspiration. Yemeni women are so strong. Can't wait to watch this.

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