Life & Society
In the heart of Alexandria, where the Mediterranean waves kiss the shores of a city steeped in history, the roots of Egypt's cinematic legacy took hold long before Cairo emerged as the cultural capital. It was in Alexandria that the magic of motion pictures first captivated audiences, setting the stage for an artistic revolution. On a memorable evening in November 1896, the Lumière Brothers—pioneers of cinema—debuted their short films in the grand halls of the Toussoun Bourse also known as…
