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Coco avant Chanel: The story of France’s famous mademoiselle

Coco avant Chanel: The story of France’s famous mademoiselle

Showing as part of the Panorama of the European Film, currently held in Cairo, is Anne Fontaine’s film, "Coco avant…
This is England : follow the crowd

This is England : follow the crowd

One of the films shown as part of the Panorama of the European Film, currently held in Cairo, is renowned…
Un Prophete

Un Prophete

Part of the Panorama of the European Film currently held in Cairo, "Un Prophete" is one that's difficult to watch.
Panorama of European films returns

Panorama of European films returns

After  four years of absence, the Panorama of European Film is returning to Cairo, showcasing twelve films from six European…
Cinema online

Cinema online

The Goethe Institute in Cairo yesterday announced the launch of the first website to feature Arabic independent films online.With a…
Spotlight on Algerian Cinema: the colonial, the post-colonial and identities caught in between

Spotlight on Algerian Cinema: the colonial, the post-colonial and identities caught in between

While little is known about the curatorial direction behind the selection of films, a window on Algerian cinema was opened…
Films before football?

Films before football?

I was on the jury of the fourth Brussels Arab Film Festival, which concluded last week. This is my behind-the-scenes…
Mr. Romance: Restless clutter

Mr. Romance: Restless clutter

In the universe of producer Mohamed El Sobky's movies characters slap each other for no discernible reason and the slightest…
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