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Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising

Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising

The Cinema Industry Chamber said that pirating of Egyptian movies has increased over the past period with around 22 TV…
“Chaos, Disorder” awarded grand prize at Oran Festival

“Chaos, Disorder” awarded grand prize at Oran Festival

Egyptian film "Chaos, Disorder" (Harag w' Marag) has received the grand prize at the seventh Oran Film Festival. The film tied…
Winter of Discontent to represent Egypt at the Oscars

Winter of Discontent to represent Egypt at the Oscars

The Filmmakers Syndicate chose the Egyptian film "Winter of Discontent" for submission to the Academy Awards to compete for the…
Shooting Indian movies in Egypt will promote tourism: ambassador

Shooting Indian movies in Egypt will promote tourism: ambassador

India's ambassador to Cairo, Navdeep Suri, has claimed shooting Bollywood movies in Egypt could play a role in promoting India…
Saudi movie ‘Wadjda’ submitted to participate in Oscars

Saudi movie ‘Wadjda’ submitted to participate in Oscars

The Saudi movie “Wadjda” has been submitted by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts to participate in the…
Politics wins over comedy in Ramadan TV stakes

Politics wins over comedy in Ramadan TV stakes

As families gather around the table to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan, a seemingly endless list of…
A new film documents Egypt’s emerging skateboarding scene

A new film documents Egypt’s emerging skateboarding scene

ALEXANDRIA — Lurking in the shadows of the many shoddy post-revolution films on Egypt lies a story not many people…
‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

Hassan Khan’s film “Blind Ambition” reminds me of high drama, westerns, myths, operas. But it’s only 46 minutes long and…
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo

D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo

Two decades ago, the Nigerian film industry was non-existent; today, "Nollywood" produces more films a year than its American namesake…
Hal Badeel festival showcases 10 shorts by Egypt’s upcoming filmmakers

Hal Badeel festival showcases 10 shorts by Egypt’s upcoming filmmakers

A number of short films, ten in all, by upcoming Egyptian directors, each made within the past two years is…
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