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An Ant’s Cry: Egyptian film ‘Sarkhet Namla’ tackles poverty and the revolution
June 13, 2011
An Ant’s Cry: Egyptian film ‘Sarkhet Namla’ tackles poverty and the revolution
Why would an ant cry when it has so few demands in life? That is the question that director Sameh Abdel…
Tunisian film on virginity stirs debate at Cairo screening
June 9, 2011
Tunisian film on virginity stirs debate at Cairo screening
Last week, the Tunisian documentary “National Hymen” was screened at the Rawabet Theater in downtown Cairo, attracting hundreds of audience…
Hassan al-Banna’s imminent return to the silver screen raises concerns over bias
June 2, 2011
Hassan al-Banna’s imminent return to the silver screen raises concerns over bias
There has been much debate in the past week about a film and television series on the life of Muslim…
‘Mr Police Officer’ – a unique take on the revolution
May 31, 2011
‘Mr Police Officer’ – a unique take on the revolution
On 28 May, Al-Jazeera aired “Hadret al-Zabet” (Mr Police Officer) – the first documentary film to tell the story of…
Visegrad Film Festival highlights experimental animation films
May 30, 2011
Visegrad Film Festival highlights experimental animation films
Soviet Bloc animation is famous for its visual experimentation, and on Sunday evening, the Visegrad Film Festival - hosted by…
Egyptian film industry expert: Cairo festival will maintain prestige
May 28, 2011
Egyptian film industry expert: Cairo festival will maintain prestige
When the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) approved the cancellation of the 2011 Cairo International Film Festival due…
Cairo’s 11th Independent Film Festival offers a wealth of perspectives
May 23, 2011
Cairo’s 11th Independent Film Festival offers a wealth of perspectives
The courtyard of downtown’s Goethe Institute was overflowing Sunday evening as the 11th edition of Cairo’s Independent Film Festival opened…
Arab and Iranian films scoop trophies at Cannes festival
May 23, 2011
Arab and Iranian films scoop trophies at Cannes festival
Film makers from the Arab world and Iran have scooped three prizes at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.
Gender revolution hits Arab world in ‘The Source’
May 21, 2011
Gender revolution hits Arab world in ‘The Source’
Cannes, France - In a remote village in North Africa, women use the only weapon they have - sex -…
Director’s shame casts pall over classy Cannes
May 20, 2011
Director’s shame casts pall over classy Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival stumbled toward its close on Friday, still reeling from the shock expulsion of Danish director Lars…