Arab cinema

Exclusive interview with Billy Zane: ‘I am interested in Arab collaboration to every extent’
Features/Interviews

Exclusive interview with Billy Zane: ‘I am interested in Arab collaboration to every extent’

On the sidelines of the 41st edition of the International Cairo Film Festival (CIFF), prominent actor and producer William George, better…
“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards
Culture

“Sculpting in Time” and “Wanas” scoop ACF awards

  The Arab Cinema Festival (ACF) which ran from 28 June to 8 July, proved yet another opportunity for Egyptian…
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film
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Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film

Kadiya Rakm, translating to the The Insult became the first Lebanese film in history to be shortlisted as a nominee…
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
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Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival

The Egyptian film Eshtebak (Clash) won awards for best scenario and directing at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, during a ceremony…
State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema
Books

State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema

The state-owned General Authority for Cultural Palaces has recently released the book “Jews and cinema in Egypt and the Arab…
‘The Road to God’ trilogy: A tribute to a mystical filmmaker
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‘The Road to God’ trilogy: A tribute to a mystical filmmaker

ISMAILIA – The 15th Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentary and Short Films opened on Saturday with “The Road to…
Much ado about ‘Dunia’
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Much ado about ‘Dunia’

Although filmmaker Jocelyne Saab was born and raised and is based in Beirut, her filmmaking career has also centered on…
Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year
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Arab films showcase turbulent, redemptive year

The pro-democracy uprisings transforming the Arab world this year feature prominently - both directly and subtly - in the selections…
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
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Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival

LONDON - Over the past week, London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts hosted the “Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies”…
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