Arab films
Egyptian film ‘Hamel al-Lakab’ chosen as closing film at Sweden’s Malmö Arab Film Festival
Culture
April 14, 2022
Egyptian film ‘Hamel al-Lakab’ chosen as closing film at Sweden’s Malmö Arab Film Festival
The Egyptian comedy film “Hamel al-Lakab” (The Title Holder) has been chosen as the closing film of Sweden’s Malmö Arab…
War, famine and fear: Yemeni cinema fights back
Culture
September 15, 2018
War, famine and fear: Yemeni cinema fights back
On opening night, Yemeni director Amr Gamal held his breath to see if anyone would turn up for his…
“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…
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…
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Cinema/TV
October 28, 2011
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
DOHA - The third Doha Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with the US$55 million production “Black Gold,” a co-production…
3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution
Cinema/TV
October 26, 2011
3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution
The Arab Shorts Film Festival began as a one-time event in 2009, but caught on strongly enough that this Thursday…