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Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
September 27, 2011
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
LONDON - Over the past week, London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts hosted the “Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies”…
Google celebrates Ismail Yassin’s birthday
September 15, 2011
Google celebrates Ismail Yassin’s birthday
Ismail Yassin (1912-1972) remains one of the most phenomenal comedians in the modern history of Egypt. Also remembered as one…
Two Egyptian films garner awards at Rotterdam festival
September 13, 2011
Two Egyptian films garner awards at Rotterdam festival
Two Egyptian films took home awards at the Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Ahmed Maher’s debut film…
30 films selected for screening at Alexandria film festival
September 13, 2011
30 films selected for screening at Alexandria film festival
Thirty films from Asian, European and Arab countries have been selected for screening at the 27th annual Alexandria International Film…
‘Tahrir 2011’ awarded at Venice Film Festival
September 12, 2011
‘Tahrir 2011’ awarded at Venice Film Festival
The jury of the 68th annual Venice Film Festival awarded Egypt’s “Tahrir 2011" - which premiered on Friday as an…
“Tahrir 2011” brings Egypt’s revolt to Venice fest
September 9, 2011
“Tahrir 2011” brings Egypt’s revolt to Venice fest
VENICE, Italy - The 18-day uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is at the center of "Tahrir 2011," a…
The Eid films: Disappointment persists
September 1, 2011
The Eid films: Disappointment persists
It’s that time of the year again, when Hell’s septic tank overflows and all the horrible contents somehow seep onto…
Egyptian cinema star Kamal al-Shennawy dies at 89
August 22, 2011
Egyptian cinema star Kamal al-Shennawy dies at 89
Egyptian cinema icon Kamal al-Shennawy died early Monday at the age of 89. Shennawy acted in more than 200 films…
‘Marilyn Monroe of the East’ dies at 82
August 9, 2011
‘Marilyn Monroe of the East’ dies at 82
For at least two generations, actress Hend Rostom represented ultimate femininity in Egypt. Her physical beauty, sharp features and natural…
Yousry Nasrallah’s latest film focuses on Egypt’s transition
August 5, 2011
Yousry Nasrallah’s latest film focuses on Egypt’s transition
Audience and critics alike will be surprised to find that director Yousry Nasrallah’s upcoming film, "Reem, Mahmoud and Fatima," is…