Arab cinema
“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards
Culture
July 9, 2018
“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards
The Arab Cinema Festival (ACF) which ran from 28 June to 8 July, proved yet another opportunity for Egyptian…
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film
Cinema/TV
December 18, 2017
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film
Kadiya Rakm, translating to the The Insult became the first Lebanese film in history to be shortlisted as a nominee…
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
Art news
May 22, 2017
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
The Egyptian film Eshtebak (Clash) won awards for best scenario and directing at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, during a ceremony…
State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema
Books
November 21, 2013
State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema
The state-owned General Authority for Cultural Palaces has recently released the book “Jews and cinema in Egypt and the Arab…
‘The Road to God’ trilogy: A tribute to a mystical filmmaker
Cinema/TV
June 26, 2012
‘The Road to God’ trilogy: A tribute to a mystical filmmaker
ISMAILIA – The 15th Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentary and Short Films opened on Saturday with “The Road to…
Much ado about ‘Dunia’
Cinema/TV
May 24, 2012
Much ado about ‘Dunia’
Although filmmaker Jocelyne Saab was born and raised and is based in Beirut, her filmmaking career has also centered on…
Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year
Cinema/TV
October 24, 2011
Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year
The pro-democracy uprisings transforming the Arab world this year feature prominently - both directly and subtly - in the selections…
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
Cinema/TV
September 27, 2011
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
LONDON - Over the past week, London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts hosted the “Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies”…