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On 5th anniversary of his death, DNE celebrates the life and career of Omar Sharif
Sharif and Hamama worked together as co-stars in several films, including “The Lady of the Palace”, “Struggle in the Port”, “I don’t sleep”, and “River of Love”, amongst others.
Egypt to launch 27th Experimental Theatre Festival online in September
Organisers found alternative solution for live theatre performances by welcoming creativity of using cameras and online programmes to present works
Like father, like son: Ahmed Khaled Saleh acting star in the making
It was great honour to partake in Al Ekhteyar TV series, I’m optimistic for second season
‘Gone with the Wind’ makes HBO Max return with commentary on slavery
The 1939 film was pulled from platform in June as BLM protests broke out across US
Film, pop stars line up for COVID-19 fundraising concert
Researchers and pharmaceutical companies worldwide are working on over 100 potential coronavirus vaccines
LFF 2020 offers hybrid format adapting to COVID-19 challenges
The festival, run in partnership with American Express, said it will be adapting to the significant challenges of the year, with the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting events and public gatherings.
Iconic actress Ragaa El-Gedawy passes away at 81 from COVID-19
El-Gedawy was one of Egypt’s most beloved and prolific actresses, with a career spanning over six decades.
El Gouna Film Festival postponed to 23 October due to COVID-19
The festival’s management announced on Monday that its fourth edition will take place on 23 October, instead of 24 September as previously planned.
Palestine, Sudan win at Cannes Critics Awards for Arab Films
Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry wins Best Actress for her role in Noura’s Dream
Toronto Film Festival unveils 2020 edition plans
TIFF vows re-imagined festival to feature new films, talks, interactive experiences
Cannes lifts the veil on 2020 selected films
This year’s selection, which has been divided into six categories, marks a shift away from Festival’s traditional structure
2021 Oscars postponed for 2 months due to pandemic
Eligibility window for films extended to 28 February 2021
CIFF Artistic Director resigns after backlash over ‘radical’ social media posts
Activists, social media users demanded Shawky’s sacking after previous posts featuring radical opinions surfaced
Film, music stars show solidarity with George Floyd protests
Spike Lee, Taylor Swift, and George Clooney join stars speaking out against police brutality, racism
Macao Film Festival sets dates for 2020 edition
IFFAM runs theme of ‘A Celebration Of Life and The Big Screen’, online submissions open on 15 June
Cannes reveals film selection from over 2,000 submissions
In a statement released by the festival on Friday, the films that form part of its Official Selection, released on 3 June, will premiere at other festivals.
Cairo International Film Festival starts accepting submission for 42nd edition
Mohamed Hefzy continues as festival’s president, Ahmed Shawky appointed as artistic director
Legendary director Youssef Chahine’s films to shine again on Netflix
In June, Netflix is set to present four films by the late Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine.
We Are One film festival announces first ever co-curated programme line-up
International festival will see over 35 countries represented
Veteran Hassan Hosny leaves behind 50 year star-studded legacy
Stalwart of Egyptian cinema, Hassan Hosny, hugely popular with audiences, widely recognised for his contribution to Egyptian arts
Soul legend Stevie Wonder remembered
With unique blend of R&B, soul and gospel music, legendary musician has been cultural, civil rights icon for decades
Visions du Réel 2020 maintains its success online
“It would have been impossible to pull off this extraordinary feat without the enthusiasm and perseverance of the whole team, and the different suppliers, partners and sponsors,” notes Administrative Director Martine Chalverat.
Venice Film Festival to support 26 micro-budget films
‘The Fits feature film is a transfixing sensory experience and a potent portrait of adolescent turmoil,” say critics
Film industry continue to hang on, look ahead during coronavirus crisis
Film festivals have been hit hard by social distancing measures, forced to postpone 2020 events
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces new sexual assault charges
Former film producer charged in California over incident in May 2010
Ma’ali Al Wazir: Nightmares of autocrat’s unseen desire for power
Film’s main character faces something he cannot overcome with powe
Cinema festivals remain on hold, stream films online
Festivals are hopeful to return soon, present their art to international audiences
Film festivals continue postponement; alternative measures created amid spread of coronavirus
The prestigious Cannes festival, due to take place in May, may be held at the end of June, organisers said.
For the first time, CPH:DOX 2020 goes digital amid COVID-19 pandemic
In parallel, the festival said it is working towards having the six competition programmes judged online by the appointed juries as well as reviewed and covered by Danish and international film critics.
Copenhagen International Documentary Festival announces this year’s participants
A total of 104 projects were submitted.