Photopia’s founder and managing director, Marwa Abou Leila, announces an extension for the “Fifty Years of Cinematic Portrait” exhibition till April 6 due to high turnout.
Photopia honors five decades of prominent photographer Mohamed Bakr’s body of work, as part of the “Fifty Years of Cinematic Portraits” exhibition.
These portraits were chosen from over 2000 artistic works Bakr has photographed since 1956.
The magic of cinema is undeniable, and the photographs captured here offer a timeless window into the past, gaining a deeper meaning with each passing year.
With over six decades of experience, Bakr is considered a master of his craft, a true legend among cinematographers. He has highlighted prominent cinematic scenes through his camera, and his body of work exceeds a thousand cinematic films.
He has gathered an extensive collection of Egyptian film photographs, encompassing iconic scenes from the black and white era to modern times.
Bakr’s social circle spanned far and wide, encompassing renowned figures in the arts, politics, culture, sports, and science.
His best-known works include Naguib Mahfouz’s trilogy; “Palace Walk”, “Palace of Desire”, and “Sugar Street”, by Hassan El-Emam.
Among his works are “The Bullet Is Still in My Pocket”, “The Mummy”, “Maabodat al-Gamahir”, “the Water-Carrier Is Dead”, “Al Fetewa”, “The Nightingale’s Prayer”, “Abnaa al-Samt” and many more.
