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Cairo Cinema Days festival, hub for internationally awarded films
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April 27, 2018
Cairo Cinema Days festival, hub for internationally awarded films
Often times you’d come across Egyptian movies being nominated for awards as a part of international film festivals, yet those…
Gouna Film Festival program: 26-29 September
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September 21, 2017
Gouna Film Festival program: 26-29 September
The Red Sea resort town of Gouna is currently gearing up to be home to Egypt’s newest film festival, starting…
Israel’s Arabs divided by film’s portrayal of changing world
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February 1, 2017
Israel’s Arabs divided by film’s portrayal of changing world
In Israel's Arab community, life is imitating art.A new award-winning film about Arab women battling their conservative society has touched…
Want a drive with De Niro? Hail a Sarajevo taxi
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August 13, 2016
Want a drive with De Niro? Hail a Sarajevo taxi
Hundreds of Sarajevo taxi drivers have stuck posters of Robert De Niro on their cabs in tribute to the actor…
Marakech Film Festival to start December 4
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December 3, 2015
Marakech Film Festival to start December 4
The 15th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival will kick off on December 4, under the supervision of King…
Bassem Youssef shines as Emmy Awards’ first Arab host
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November 25, 2015
Bassem Youssef shines as Emmy Awards’ first Arab host
Political satirist Bassem Youssef shined in his performance as host of the 43rd International Emmy Awards on Monday in New…
Johnny Depp the star draw at Venice
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September 1, 2015
Johnny Depp the star draw at Venice
Johnny Depp tops the cast of stars headed to Venice this week for what is shaping up as something of…
Women’s international film festival to open Saturday
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November 13, 2013
Women’s international film festival to open Saturday
The sixth Cairo International Women’s Film Festival (CIWFF) will open on Saturday, running from 16-22 November. 35 movies from 25…
Religion, 9/11 grab spotlight as Venice film fest opens
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August 29, 2012
Religion, 9/11 grab spotlight as Venice film fest opens
Politics, religion and personal crisis combine in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," the opening movie at this year's Venice film festival, which…
Luxor African Film Festival looks to revive flagging cinema scene
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February 21, 2012
Luxor African Film Festival looks to revive flagging cinema scene
Steeped in history as it is, Luxor has always been an inimitable attraction for tourists. Now, the city seems set…