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Masry Asly Festival sets out to encourage new filmmakers
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January 24, 2012
Masry Asly Festival sets out to encourage new filmmakers
As documentary filmmaking and photography appear to be booming in Egypt, a new project has come along to provide some…
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
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November 23, 2011
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
The 4th Panorama of the European Film kicks off Wednesday night, showcasing an exciting selection of 32 films that have…
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
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October 28, 2011
Disappointments at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival
DOHA - The third Doha Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with the US$55 million production “Black Gold,” a co-production…
3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution
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October 26, 2011
3rd Arab Shorts Festival promises introspection and revolution
The Arab Shorts Film Festival began as a one-time event in 2009, but caught on strongly enough that this Thursday…
Gender revolution hits Arab world in ‘The Source’
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May 21, 2011
Gender revolution hits Arab world in ‘The Source’
Cannes, France - In a remote village in North Africa, women use the only weapon they have - sex -…
Catholic film festival canceled due to security fears
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May 8, 2011
Catholic film festival canceled due to security fears
Organizers of the Egyptian Catholic Center Film Festival canceled its 2011 edition, citing security risks. Due to recent sectarian unrest…
Alexandria film festival opens
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September 16, 2010
Alexandria film festival opens
The screenings of the 26th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries kicked off yesterday in movie theatres across the city.…
Farouk Hosni inaugurates 26th Alexandria Film Festival
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September 15, 2010
Farouk Hosni inaugurates 26th Alexandria Film Festival
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 26th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, hosted by the Alexandria Opera House,…
Favoritism charges follow Tarantino Venice awards
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September 13, 2010
Favoritism charges follow Tarantino Venice awards
Venice--Jury president Quentin Tarantino faced charges of favoritism Sunday after he handed out two major awards at Venice film festival…
14 countries to present films at Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries
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August 30, 2010
14 countries to present films at Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries
The 26th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, to be held from 14 to 19 September, will present 35 films…