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Egypt’s star Amr Diab to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai on 30 October
The show coincides with Egypt’s National Day at Expo 2020 and is being presented by PepsiCo, the official beverage and snack partner of Expo 2020 and for whom the Egyptian singer, composer and actor acts as an ambassador.
Khaled El-Nabawy takes leading role in the legendary Gilgamesh series
The 25-second promo revealed wide shots of battle and king Gilgamesh appears on the back of his horse. The legendary historical novel revolves around the King of Uruk (an ancient city of Sumer), Gilgamesh.
Ibero-American Film Week returns in Cairo, debuts in Alexandria
This film event acts as cultural bridge between Egypt, Ibero-America, says Spanish Ambassador Casares
Mohamed Henedy will launch his first talk show on 22 October
The show will mark Henedy’s first experience as a TV presenter, is set to be broadcast on the Mehwar channel every Friday and Saturday.
Egyptian independent film ‘Trapped’ participates in Mostra de Valencia festival
Directed by Manal Khaled, the film will compete in the informative section of the festival that would run until 24 October
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival kicks off
The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. During this year’s edition, lasting from Oct. 14 to Oct. 22, 80 Arab and international films will be screened. Additionally, the eight-day festival will also witness workshops, masterclasses, and special events which …
Orange Egypt sponsors 5th edition of ‘El Gouna Film Festival’
Orange Egypt announced its sponsorship of the leading and most distinguished festivals in the Middle East and North Africa “El Gouna Film Festival” in its 5th edition that will take place from the 14th to 22nd of October at El Gouna Conference and Culture Center in Hurghada. Orange Egypt’s sponsorship of “El Gouna Film Festival” …
Aston Martin Egypt celebrates newest James Bond movie in cinemas with its iconic models
“No Time To Die” features Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DBS, soon-to-be-released Aston Martin Valhalla supercar
‘Khadiga’ short film to premiere at El-Gouna Festival
Unfamiliar actors starred in film, to make it look real
Hanan Motawie wins Best Actress Award from Hope Film Festival
Festival’s first edition took place between 10 and 13 September
Egypt’s El-Gouna Film Festival starts accepting submissions of short narrative, documentary films
Festival’s fifth edition is scheduled to take place on 14-22 October 2021
German Cultural Center in Lebanon withdraws honorary doctorate from Egypt star Mohamed Ramadan
German Embassy in Cairo denies any relations with Lebanese cultural centre
Dalal Abdel Aziz dies at 61 from COVID-19 complications
Renowned Egyptian actress Dalal Abdel Aziz passed away, on Saturday, at 61 from Coronavirus (COVID-19) complications, according to her son-in-law TV anchor Ramy Radwan. Abdel Aziz was transferred to hospital, on 30 April, after suffering severe COVID-19 symptoms. Her husband, Egyptian comedy star Samir Ghanem, was also receiving treatment from COVID-19 infection in the hospital, until he died from kidney failure on 20 May. The family reportedly did not inform Abdel Aziz of her husband’s death. Abdel Aziz was born in Sharqeya governorate in 1960, and graduated from Faculty …
EU honours Euro-Mediterranean Film Competition award winners at Aswan International Women Film Festival
The European Union (EU) has announced the two winners of the ‘Euro-Mediterranean Film Competition’ award, during the closing ceremony of the 5th Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF). The award is a special prize of €3,000 handed out to the best film addressing women’s rights and empowerment. The two films that won are My Favourite …
Cannes Classics reveals selection of best restored prints
Festival invites audiences to explore again history of cinema through best restored films
Cannes Film Festival announces jury for July edition
This year’s jury features award-winning artists with huge success in film industry
5th Aswan women film festival opens in Egypt, highlights women’s rights
The fifth edition of Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opened on Thursday night in this charming Upper Egyptian city with the participation of 12 feature films and 14 short ones focusing on women’s rights and causes. “It’s an exceptional edition that is held in difficult conditions the whole world is going through,” said Hassan …
Rotterdam Film Festival closes extended, hybrid 50th edition
Anniversary edition was shaped by restrictions, perseverance, and innovation, says festival
24th Shanghai Film Festival marks Communist Party of China centenary
Array of excellent Chinese and foreign films to add glamour of film art to Shanghai
Italian film ‘Mi chiamo Francesco Totti’ wins BankGiro Loterij Audience Award at IFFR
Filmmaker Alex Infascelli wins €5,000 audience prize for Francesco Totti biopic
Jodie Foster to be special guest at 74th Cannes Opening Ceremony
US actress to receive honorary Palme d’Or in recognition of her brilliant artistic journey
24 films compete at Cannes Film Festival 2021
Festival will take place in July, featuring full provision to protect health, safety of all participants
Narrative Summit explores the cinema and TV industry amid a new reality in an optimism-inflicting season
Cinematography has developed dramatically in the last 15 years: Ahmad Al Morsy
Cinema recovery is imminent as moviegoers hungry await: Tariq Al-Ganainy
Tribeca Film Festival announces Steven Soderbergh’s ‘No Sudden Move’ as Centerpiece
Festival will also host community screenings in each New York City borough via state-of-the-art travelling 40-foot LED cinemas
2021 Rotterdam Festival reveals opening & closing films, full programme
Physical screenings will take place at cinemas in Rotterdam with limited capacities, requirements dictated by novel coronavirus regulations
Tribeca Festival announces line-up for 2021 edition
These once-in-a-lifetime conversations will be part of the 20th Anniversary Festival celebration taking place city-wide on 9-20 June this year, the first major film festival to host in person events.
Egypt bids farewell to comedy legend Samir Ghanem
Late actor was best model for an artist who lived to spread joy and make everyone happy, says President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Golden Globes organisers approve diversity, ethics changes after criticism
Steps include hiring chief diversity officer, emphasising recruitment of Black journalists
FILMADRID to return in June after 2020 cancellation due to COVID-19
Festival back with original concept of Official Competition
Sundance Institute names 20 fellows across upcoming summer labs
Elements of this year’s Labs to take place digitally via Sundance Collab