The Jordanian film “Nimra 42” (Number 42), directed by Hassan Khamaysa and produced by the Jordanian Ministry of Culture, won two awards at the International Maghreb Film Festival.
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The dual win came in recognition of the film's creative and artistic excellence: artist Tariq Al-Tamimi won the Best Screenplay Award, while director Hassan Khamaysa took home the festival's Grand Prix for the film.
This achievement reflects the growing presence of Jordanian cinema in film festivals and highlights the ability of Jordanian creators to deliver competitive works that earn acclaim at both the Arab and international levels.
This crowning moment arrived with the film securing two prestigious accoladesTariq Al-Tamimi taking Best Screenplay and Hassan Khamaysa winning the festival's Grand Prix in honor of the film's creative and artistic excellence as well as its distinctive directorial vision.
In an official statement, the Jordanian Artists Association affirmed that this new milestone builds on the upward trajectory of Jordanian cinema. It showcases the expanding footprint of Jordanian creativity in regional and global arenas, as well as the capacity of Jordanian artists to compete and produce works worthy of worldwide appreciation.
The Jordanian Artists Association also extended its sincere thanks and gratitude to the Jordanian Ministry of Culture, the producer of the film, for its continuous support of the cinematic movement and Jordanian artists, as well as its tangible efforts in nurturing creative talent which played a pivotal role in propelling the film to award podiums, coinciding with the events of the Jordan International Film Festival 2026.
The Association further emphasized that this win proves that its members possess the expertise, professionalism, and artistic proficiency required to represent Jordan in the best possible light, reaffirming that investing in Jordanian artists is an investment in the nation’s identity and culture.
