Egyptian cinema
Sharm al-Sheikh Film Festival to honor esteemed director Hassan al-Imam
Culture
October 1, 2018
Sharm al-Sheikh Film Festival to honor esteemed director Hassan al-Imam
Sharm al-Sheikh Film Festival’s third edition, set to take place from March 2 until March 8 2019, announced it…
Egypt’s cinematic sensation Gamil Ratib passes away at 92
Cinema/TV
September 19, 2018
Egypt’s cinematic sensation Gamil Ratib passes away at 92
Egyptian-French star Gamil Ratib passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to his manager Hany al-Tohami,…
‘Yoam Eddin’ movie to screen at Cannes festival
Art news
April 13, 2018
‘Yoam Eddin’ movie to screen at Cannes festival
Cannes International Film Festival, announced the selection of “Yoam Eddin” (Day of Judgement), directed by Abu Bakr Shawky and produced…
January 25 Anniversary: Revolutionary Films
Cinema/TV
January 25, 2018
January 25 Anniversary: Revolutionary Films
The films that were based on the first impressions of the January 25 Revolution fit into a number different genres.…
Photos: One comic artist’s mission to preserve Egyptian cultural heritage
Culture
January 22, 2018
Photos: One comic artist’s mission to preserve Egyptian cultural heritage
With the deterioration of once-iconic cultural sites in Egypt, and generational gaps which hinder a younger appreciation of what can be considered…
Ibrahim Eissa to star alongside Mohamed Henedy in TV-series remake of ‘Ard El Nefaq’
Cinema/TV
January 16, 2018
Ibrahim Eissa to star alongside Mohamed Henedy in TV-series remake of ‘Ard El Nefaq’
Starring alongside comedian Mohamed Henedy and actress Poussy, television host Ibrahim Eissa joined the cast of the television series…
Rising Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry is the ‘The Arabian Warrior’
Cinema/TV
December 27, 2017
Rising Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry is the ‘The Arabian Warrior’
Egyptians hold fellow Egyptian Hollywood actors on a high pedestal. From Omar Sherif to Ramy Malek, a few Egyptian actors…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Cinema/TV
December 20, 2017
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Amr Salama, the prominent Egyptian director, said on Monday the General Prosecutor conducted an investigation against him because of his latest movie Sheikh…
Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake
Culture
December 13, 2017
Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake
Arabic-speaking fans of Suits are about to rejoice: the USA Television Network hit series has announced that it will make…
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
Culture
December 10, 2017
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek has been chosen as one of the “Arab Stars of Tomorrow”, an initiative that was launched…