Ramadan dramas
Thanks to all Ramadan drama makers
Opinion
April 21, 2024
Thanks to all Ramadan drama makers
While Ramadan may have come to an end, we reflect on its many blessings – religious, social, familial and, undoubtedly,…
MBC Masr announces Ramadan schedule
Cinema/TV
April 13, 2021
MBC Masr announces Ramadan schedule
The MBC Masr network announced the schedule for its broadcast of dramas and exclusive programs featuring the most prominent stars…
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a…
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
Cinema/TV
May 5, 2019
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
BAGHDAD (AP) — Every evening at the Muntada al-Masrah theater on Baghdad’s Rashid street, the cast and crew of the…
TV channels and censor at odds over content rating
Culture
May 31, 2017
TV channels and censor at odds over content rating
The Ramadan TV season has only just begun, yet the drama has already started with several conflicts between Egypt’s Censorship…
‘Al-Hassan and al-Hussein’ TV drama: An orthodox narrative in a progressive form
Art news
September 6, 2011
‘Al-Hassan and al-Hussein’ TV drama: An orthodox narrative in a progressive form
The representation of the life story of al-Hassan and al-Hussein, Prophet Mohamed’s grandsons and sons of his cousin and son-in-law,…
Biopics in the Arab world: History entangled with subjectivity
Art news
August 29, 2011
Biopics in the Arab world: History entangled with subjectivity
Two films about Egypt’s second president - “Nasser 56” (a 1996 Egyptian production) and “Gamal Abdel Nasser” (a 1999 Syrian…
Q&A with Al-Kabeer’s Ahmed Mekky
Art news
August 13, 2011
Q&A with Al-Kabeer’s Ahmed Mekky
This Ramadan season, actor, filmmaker, producer and rapper Ahmed Mekky presents “Al-Kabeer: Part 2” (The Great One: Part 2). The…