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Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy dies of coronavirus health complications
July 5, 2020
Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy dies of coronavirus health complications
Veteran Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy, 81, has died of health complications following her infection with the coronavirus. The staff of…
Video: ‘Mr. Purple’ represents Egypt in Bulgaria animation film festival
July 1, 2020
Video: ‘Mr. Purple’ represents Egypt in Bulgaria animation film festival
The animated Egyptian film “Mr. Purple” (2019), directed by Osama Abu Zaid, will represent Egypt at the 11th “International Animation…
Gouna Film Festival’s 4th edition to be held between October 23-31
June 30, 2020
Gouna Film Festival’s 4th edition to be held between October 23-31
The fourth edition of the El-Gouna Film Festival (GFF) will be held between October 23-31, announced the festival’s chief operating officer Bushra…
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on his rumored refusal to touch women in his films
June 29, 2020
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on his rumored refusal to touch women in his films
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on Saturday denied rumors that he puts a clause in his acting contracts saying that he…
‘I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face’ becomes first Egyptian short film at Cannes
June 22, 2020
‘I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face’ becomes first Egyptian short film at Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival will screen the French-Egyptian short movie “I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face ” by Sameh…
Egypt presents study on drug portrayals in 2020 Ramadan dramas
June 21, 2020
Egypt presents study on drug portrayals in 2020 Ramadan dramas
The Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity and Director of the Addiction, Abuse Control and Treatment Fund Amro Osman on Sunday…
Egyptian film Hazihi Laylaty wins golden award at Geneva Film Festival
June 19, 2020
Egyptian film Hazihi Laylaty wins golden award at Geneva Film Festival
Egyptian film “Hazihi Laylaty” (This is My Night) won the golden award in the official competition of the Geneva International…
Mohamed Ramadan to play legendary actor Ahmed Zaki in biographical TV series
June 17, 2020
Mohamed Ramadan to play legendary actor Ahmed Zaki in biographical TV series
Egyptian actor and rapper Mohamed Ramadan on Tuesday said that Synergy Productions has contracted screenwriter Bashir al-Deek to write a…
‘Gone with the Wind’ removed from HBO Max after racism protests
June 10, 2020
‘Gone with the Wind’ removed from HBO Max after racism protests
“Gone with the Wind” was removed from the HBO Max streaming platform Tuesday, as mass protests against racism and police…
Egyptian film “Souad” selected for inclusion in Cannes Film Festival
June 4, 2020
Egyptian film “Souad” selected for inclusion in Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival has selected Egyptian film “Souad” (2020) for its 73rd meeting, which was canceled due to the…