The journey of Arab creativity from the halls of the Arab League in Cairo to the glitz of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles represents the evolution of Arab soft power.
While The Square ultimately lost the Oscar that year, its nomination was hailed by the Arab League. The organization issued statements emphasizing that the film placed the Arab Spring and the aspirations of Arab youth on the world's biggest stage. It was a moment where the political turmoil the League often debated in closed doors was being articulated through art on a global platform. The journey of Arab creativity from the halls