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Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival

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

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

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

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

‘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

“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

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

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

‘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

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…
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