Cinema/TV
Un Prophete
December 21, 2009
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
December 14, 2009
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
December 8, 2009
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
December 7, 2009
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?
December 6, 2009
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
December 4, 2009
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…
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
December 1, 2009
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
With box office takings nudging four million a day during Eid - more than the total profits made over the…
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
December 1, 2009
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
The debate around intellectual property (IP) rights in Egypt is getting more radically polarized between corporations calling for enforcement and…