Cinema/TV
Independent filmmaking ‘coming forth by day’
January 1, 2013
Independent filmmaking ‘coming forth by day’
At some point during the shooting of “Ein Shams” in 2008, Ibrahim El Batout had a camera rigged on a…
Court drops indecency cases against actress
December 27, 2012
Court drops indecency cases against actress
The Qasr al-Nil Misdemeanor Court dismissed two lawsuits filed by 45 people against actress Elham Shaheen for "spreading indecency" through…
Egyptian film awarded at Wahran Film Festival
December 24, 2012
Egyptian film awarded at Wahran Film Festival
Hala Lotfy's "Coming Forth by Day" received the Golden Wahr Award for the best feature film at the 6th Wahran…
Preacher sentenced to one year in jail for defaming actress
December 17, 2012
Preacher sentenced to one year in jail for defaming actress
The Zaweya al-Hamra Court sentenced Abdallah Badr Monday to one year in prison and ordered him to pay a LE20,000…
Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival
December 17, 2012
Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival
The jury of the 9th Dubai International Film Festival announced on Sunday this year’s winners of the Muhr Awards, which…
‘As We See’ – the work of the image
December 13, 2012
‘As We See’ – the work of the image
Some of the most widely circulated images and clips in the past year and a half have been taken using…
Cairo film festival cancels closing ceremony amid unrest
December 6, 2012
Cairo film festival cancels closing ceremony amid unrest
The Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday night it is canceling the closing ceremony of the 35th Cairo International Film Festival…
‘Sea Shadow’ breaks the Gulf’s stereotype
December 5, 2012
‘Sea Shadow’ breaks the Gulf’s stereotype
Set away from the UAE’s major cities with their crisp paved roads and marvelous skyscrapers, Nawaf al-Janahi’s second feature-length film…
Adel Imam says art sides with opposition as designer refuses govt award
December 5, 2012
Adel Imam says art sides with opposition as designer refuses govt award
Prominent actor Adel Imam told reporters that “Egyptian art is always on the side of the opposition,” during his visit…
Prominent actress Nadia Lutfi in stable condition after hospitalization
December 3, 2012
Prominent actress Nadia Lutfi in stable condition after hospitalization
Prominent actress Nadia Lutfi’s health has stabilized, and she is no longer being treated in the intensive care unit, said…