All posts tagged "films"

Egypt has long been home to the Arab world’s golden screen – the Hollywood of the Middle...

Translated books sit on street corners gathering curb-side dust, their vacuum-sealed plastic wraps starting to tear. ‘Harry...

Earlier this July, Netflix released a collection of 21 Arab films by female filmmakers as part of...

A fire broke out on the morning of Wednesday, 13 October in one section of the Festival...

Founded in 2017, the annual El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) strives to shed light on new voices...

From deeply rooted traditions to distinct cultural and societal norms and values, the countries of the Middle...

Although mental health is gaining more and more importance in Egypt and the general Arab world, it...

The first teaser for the upcoming DC extended universe film Black Adam has been released, briefly debuting...

“Because we are men, and we took the stance of men,” goes the famous phrase from internationally...

When you think about Egypt in the 2010s, a few things immediately come to mind: the 25...

While the last thing you may seek during these stifling Egyptian summer months is to sit in...

These three Egyptian directors portray the struggles of Egyptian women in a patriarchal society when navigating love,...

Looking for Oum Kulthum, a new film revolving around the life and work of the renowned Egyptian...

“That’s what audiences want”, an excuse that gave film producers in Egypt a carte blanche to turn...

Legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, known for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, is...

Egyptian cinema has been known to portray the lives of everyday Egyptians. It has often addressed issues and...