'Laila's Birthday' tracks one man's search for normalcy
Here's a film that speaks volumes about the nightmarish daily reality of the Palestinian occupied territories without resorting to kitschy sensationalism or off-putting, manipulating sentimentality. Rashid Masharawi's latest sublime work…
Priscilla Presley on serving humanities
Priscilla Presley is all about bringing "humanities together. If she had not been an actress, she would have been involved in human rights in some way. She would have extended…
Cairo International Film Festival's recommended movies of the day
SeraphineDirector: Martin Provost. Starring Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur and Anne Bennent.Synopsis: The unusual and tragic life of Séraphine de Senlis, who was born in the mid-19th century and worked as…
'The Messenger' is coming
Current Turkish modern cinema falls under two main categories: big, mainstream entertainments of intrinsic nationalism that closely follow the Hollywood model, such as "Valley of the Wolves and "The White…
Secrets and hope in 'Blind Sunflowers'
As the guest of honor in this year's Cairo International Film Festival, Spanish films have so far awed audiences with beautiful dramas, thrillers and romances. "Los Girasoles ciegos, (The Blind…
Dario Basso blends Arab and Spanish art
Part modern art, part homage to Arab creativity, Spanish painter Dario Basso's work is born from a sentimentalized history between Spain and the Arab world. Materially, his exhibit at the…
Price stability top priority, says CBE governor
CAIRO: Price stability will be the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) main focus in the coming period, said CBE Governor Farouk El-Okdah. I am not saying that growth is not…
BUSINESS BEAT: As Citi grabs $20 bln US bailout, officials say Egypt operations unaffected
CAIRO: When it was announced this fall that venerable investment bank Lehman Brothers was going under, the parlor games began. Many wondered who would be next.Citi was an oft-discussed name…
Egypt Factors: Financing trade in times of turmoil
CAIRO: At times of global financial turmoil, companies can fall victim to tightened credit conditions from commercial banks. But when money gets tight, factoring companies thrive.With Egypt's first factoring company…
SECTOR SERVICE: Egypt banks serve up new savings plans
CAIRO: The idea of saving money often brings to mind the image of an overflowing piggy bank or stacks of bills hidden under the mattress. Fortunately, today's options for individuals…
