Cinema/TV
A year later, the Oscars return to the scene of the flub
March 4, 2018
A year later, the Oscars return to the scene of the flub
The (right) envelope, please. The Oscars will hope to live down their most infamous blunder at the 90th Academy Awards,…
Cairo International Women’s Film Festival kicks off this week with 54 film screenings
March 3, 2018
Cairo International Women’s Film Festival kicks off this week with 54 film screenings
In its 11th edition, the Cairo International Women’s Film Festival (CIWFF) will be taking some Egyptian movie theatres by storm…
Two Egyptian movies to take part in Haifa Film Festival, Israel
February 27, 2018
Two Egyptian movies to take part in Haifa Film Festival, Israel
For the first time in history, two Egyptian movies will be taking part in Haifa Film Festival which takes place…
Movie academy chief denies engaging in sexual misconduct
February 25, 2018
Movie academy chief denies engaging in sexual misconduct
The president of the motion picture academy is denying he engaged in sexual misconduct. In a memo sent to staff…
Saudi Arabia to invest $64 bn in entertainment in next decade
February 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia to invest $64 bn in entertainment in next decade
Saudi Arabia is to invest $64 billion in its entertainment sector over the coming decade, an official said Thursday, as…
Sakia Short Film Festival to run from 6-7 March
February 20, 2018
Sakia Short Film Festival to run from 6-7 March
Egypt’s appreciation for the film industry has taken a leap in recent years, as demonstrated by the several film festivals…
Second Sharm El-Sheikh Film Festival to kick off on March 3
February 19, 2018
Second Sharm El-Sheikh Film Festival to kick off on March 3
Film buffs all around Egypt are getting ready for the second edition of Sharm El-Sheikh’s Arab and European Film Festival,…
Zawya Cinema continues to screen ‘The Insult’ in face of backlash
February 9, 2018
Zawya Cinema continues to screen ‘The Insult’ in face of backlash
Zawya Cinema will be screening Ziead Al-Doweiry’s “The Insult” despite protests against the movie being played in Egypt, in addition…
Zawya Short Film Festival announces 2018 award winners
February 5, 2018
Zawya Short Film Festival announces 2018 award winners
Zawya Short Film Festival’s third edition ended on a high note with creative and innovative films sweeping the awards. Al-Raed…
‘Looking for Um Kulthum’ to screen at opening of Aswan International Women Film Festival
January 28, 2018
‘Looking for Um Kulthum’ to screen at opening of Aswan International Women Film Festival
Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) has chosen the German-Austrian movie “Looking for Um Kulthum” to screen at the opening…