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Anthony Hopkins’ ‘The Father’ to be screened at Cairo Film Festival’s opening
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November 5, 2020
Anthony Hopkins’ ‘The Father’ to be screened at Cairo Film Festival’s opening
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF)’s management announced that it has selected the film “The Father”, to be screened at…
Egyptian film wins a Golden Palm at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival
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October 30, 2020
Egyptian film wins a Golden Palm at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival
Egyptian director Sameh Alaa’s film “I’m Afraid to Forget Your Face” has won the Palme d’Or (Golden Palm) in the…
Annual Gouna Film Festival kicks off amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
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October 23, 2020
Annual Gouna Film Festival kicks off amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the fourth edition of the Gouna Film Festival (GFF) launched on Friday. The theme of…
Mona Zaki reurns to the big screen with ‘The Black Box’ after a four-year hiatus
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October 19, 2020
Mona Zaki reurns to the big screen with ‘The Black Box’ after a four-year hiatus
With preparations underway for the theatrical release of the Egyptian action-thriller film ‘The Black Box’ (al-Sondok al-Aswad), the film’s producers,…
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
Cinema/TV
October 15, 2020
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
An announcement from Warner Brothers Studios stating Israeli actress Gal Gadot would portray Queen Cleopatra in an upcoming film triggered angry…
Ahmed Helmy to star in upcoming movie, TV series
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September 16, 2020
Ahmed Helmy to star in upcoming movie, TV series
Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy revealed on Monday that he will be starring in a new film and a series set…
Venice film festival opens with show of support for battered industry
Culture
September 3, 2020
Venice film festival opens with show of support for battered industry
VENICE (Reuters) – The heads of Europe’s main film festivals came together for the opening of the Venice movie showcase…
Romantic film “Tawaam Rouhy” tops Egypt’s box office revenues
Egypt
August 25, 2020
Romantic film “Tawaam Rouhy” tops Egypt’s box office revenues
“Tawaam Rouhy” (My Soulmate) has topped Egypt’s box office, grossing total revenues of LE2.5 million since its release on August…
Egyptian horror film al-Harith to debut on online streaming platform Shahid VIP
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August 14, 2020
Egyptian horror film al-Harith to debut on online streaming platform Shahid VIP
The Egyptian horror film “al-Harith” (The Ploughman) will be made available on the online streaming platform Shahid VIP before being…
Video: ‘Tawaam Roahy’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas on August 19
Egypt
August 10, 2020
Video: ‘Tawaam Roahy’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas on August 19
Following the premiere of “al-Ghassala” (The Washing Machine) as the sole new movie in cinemas during this year’s Eid al-Adha…