Cinema/TV
‘Factory Girl’ wins Best Production at Egyptian National Film Festival
December 13, 2014
‘Factory Girl’ wins Best Production at Egyptian National Film Festival
The 18th session of the Egyptian National Film Festival concluded on Friday in attendance of Culture Minister Gaber Asfour, director…
Epic ‘Exodus’ casts Christian Bale’s Moses as reluctant leader
December 13, 2014
Epic ‘Exodus’ casts Christian Bale’s Moses as reluctant leader
With massive battle scenes, biblical plagues and a towering tidal wave, British director Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings" is…
‘Birdman’ tests new heights with seven Golden Globe nods
December 12, 2014
‘Birdman’ tests new heights with seven Golden Globe nods
Surreal show business satire "Birdman," a darling of critics for its innovative storytelling, led the Golden Globe Awards film nominations…
Lost Disney short film found in Norway
December 12, 2014
Lost Disney short film found in Norway
A copy of a 1927 Walt Disney cartoon which was thought to be lost has been found in northern Norway,…
Salma Hayek: US cinema overlooks films on Arab women
December 9, 2014
Salma Hayek: US cinema overlooks films on Arab women
Film actress Salma Hayek says US cinema has overlooked the portrayal of Arab women in films, which she hopes to…
Adel Imam steals the show at the Marrakech International Film Festival
December 6, 2014
Adel Imam steals the show at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Flashes blazing from cameras everywhere, crowds lining up along the red carpet cheering vigorously, as the Egyptian eminent Adel Imam…
Amal Ramsis restores martyrs’ legends in ‘The Trace of the Butterfly’
December 6, 2014
Amal Ramsis restores martyrs’ legends in ‘The Trace of the Butterfly’
As you watch Amal Ramsis’s “The Trace of the Butterfly” (Athar al-Farasha in Arabic), you will immediately remember the famous…
Pope Francis film in works in Argentina
December 6, 2014
Pope Francis film in works in Argentina
A biographical film on Pope Francis's childhood and life as a cardinal and archbishop before becoming pontiff will be shot…
Only a slice of ‘Avatar’ world seen so far
December 4, 2014
Only a slice of ‘Avatar’ world seen so far
"Avatar" may have been the top-grossing box office hit of all-time, but the public has so far only seen a…
Raqia Ibrahim: Egyptian Jewish actress recruited by Israel to prevent Egypt owning nuclear bomb
December 1, 2014
Raqia Ibrahim: Egyptian Jewish actress recruited by Israel to prevent Egypt owning nuclear bomb
The Emirati website of Al-Bayan published a lengthy report about actress Raqia Ibrahim, who was known by her Jewish name…