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Zawya Short Film Festival sees 31 films compete this year
May 2, 2023
Zawya Short Film Festival sees 31 films compete this year
Thirty-one films will participate in the seventh edition of the Zawya Short Film Festival, selected from among 300 short film…
Ramy Youssef stars alongside Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things’
April 30, 2023
Ramy Youssef stars alongside Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things’
Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef has joined the team of the science fiction romance film ‘Poor Things’, alongside acclaimed Hollywood star…
Egypt’s ‘The Call of the Brooks’ to compete in Cannes Film Festival
April 26, 2023
Egypt’s ‘The Call of the Brooks’ to compete in Cannes Film Festival
The Egyptian short film “The Call of the Brook” by Jad Chahine will compete in the official competition at the…
‘Day 13’ rakes in LE 9.1 million in revenues, 2nd at box office
April 26, 2023
‘Day 13’ rakes in LE 9.1 million in revenues, 2nd at box office
The horror film Day 13, the first Arab and Egyptian film in 3D, garnered in critical acclaim during its current…
Eid al-Fitr films rake in LE 9.6 million in just 24 hours
April 23, 2023
Eid al-Fitr films rake in LE 9.6 million in just 24 hours
Eid al-Fitr films raked in excellent revenues on Friday, the first day of the holiday, as seven films made a…
‘I Promise You Paradise’ competes at Cannes
April 21, 2023
‘I Promise You Paradise’ competes at Cannes
The short film “I Promise You Paradise,” directed by Mourad Mostafa, will compete in the Critics’ Week competition at the…
‘Gaafar al-Omda’ director rules out second season
April 19, 2023
‘Gaafar al-Omda’ director rules out second season
Mohamed Samy, the director of the “Gaafar al-Omda” Ramadan series, starring Egyptian actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan, ruled out a…
Yasmine Sabri to play ‘Dalida’, directed by Peter Mimi
April 19, 2023
Yasmine Sabri to play ‘Dalida’, directed by Peter Mimi
Actress Yasmine Sabri has contracted to star in the movie “Dalida”. The film will be directed by Peter Mimi, in…
Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix over Queen Cleopatra
April 18, 2023
Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix over Queen Cleopatra
Egyptian lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary has filed a case with the Public Prosecutor to shut down the Netflix platform in Egypt,…
“If you don’t like the casting, don’t watch the show” – Cleopatra star responds to race controversy
April 16, 2023
“If you don’t like the casting, don’t watch the show” – Cleopatra star responds to race controversy
Actress Adele James commented on controversy regarding her casting for the upcoming historical drama “Queen Cleopatra”, produced by Netflix, which…