With a history full of achievements in the filmmaking industry regionally and internationally, Award-winning Egyptian director Youssef Chahine will be back again live on the big screens. Art-House Theater Zawya kicks off their opening event “Youssef Chahine: The Restoration Project” this September in their new venue Cinema Kareem Downtown Cairo in a bid to honor Chahine’s film legacy with more exciting programs. After announcing their closure at Cinema Odeon for three months since last June, Zawya has been preparing the new venue at Cinema Kareem. It has promised a better viewing experience, a bigger space with two screening halls which will enable more events and diversified programs to the audience beside a full management control by Zawya’s team. Under the supervision of Misr International Films, which was founded by Youssef Chahine in 1972 with Egyptian and European partners, all are collaborating once more to celebrate his 10th anniversary to honor his cultural legacy. Chahine is considered one of the most important figures in the industry; he is believed to have changed the path of Egyptian Cinema and the filmmaking industry for decades. From September 12th to 22nd, and for the…
