Kaph Books

“Atlas of Cinematic Affinities is more than a book, it is a living record of a generation of storytellers and the journeys that have shaped them.
It captures the creative process in its most honest and unfiltered form, preserving not just the films themselves, but the ideas, influences, and emotions behind them. As we look to the future, this publication will stand as a crucial document that reflects how our cinematic voices have evolved, how they are connected, and how they will continue to inspire the storytellers of tomorrow.” Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi, CEO of Doha Film Institute

Doha Film Institute’s legacy book, “Atlas of Cinematic Affinities” is a landmark publication and a first-of-its-kind documentation of the cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region and beyond.

Edited by Zaina Bseiso (), art directed by Nathalie El Mir (), project managed by Shaima AlTamimi (.am.shaima).

With contributions by Viola Shafik, Fahad Al-Kuwari, Amal Saadallah, Ahmed Al-Ayyad, Kais Zaied, Alia Ayman, Mary Jirmanus Saba, Samia Labidi, and Emna Lakhoua.

400 pages · Hardcover · 30.5 × 20.5 cm · English & Arabic


Available to order.

Doha Film Institute’s legacy book, “Atlas of Cinematic Affinities”, is a landmark publication and the first-of-its-kind documentation of the cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region and beyond.

The book was created from over 8,000 pages of submissions by featured filmmakers covering their creative journeys: film shots, notebook sketches, mood boards, family archives, and the music that accompanied them through production.

Edited by Zaina Bseiso , art directed by Nathalie ElMir , with the guidance of Shaima AlTamimi .am.shaima

With contributions from Viola Shafik, Fahad Al-Kuwari, Amal Saadallah, Ahmed Al-Ayyad, Kais Zaied, Alia Ayman, Mary Jirmanus Saba, Samia Labidi and Emna Lakhoua.

400 pages · Hardcover · 30.5 × 20.5 cm · English & Arabic

Available to order!

We’re proud to be on the occasion of until May 18!

Art Dubai opened its special edition! Find our books in the beautiful shop of

We are proud to be the only publishers from the Arab world at , sharing voices, images, and stories that deserve a place on the world stage.

Visit us at Olympia London and explore our books, including 2 new publications: “Don’t Get Me Wrong” publication and
“Atlas of Cinematic Affinities, 15 years of Doha Film Institute”

If you’re in London, we’d love to connect.
Come say hello!

14–17 May 2026 | Olympia London

Kaph Books joins Photo London 2026 at Olympia, bringing the voice of Arab art and photography to one of the world’s most celebrated photography fairs.

📍 Olympia, London
🗓️ May 14–17, 2026


We can’t wait to see you there. 📖🖤

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