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British University in Egypt Student Film Festival opens submissions for Yahya El-Fakharany edition

Submissions have opened for the Yahya El-Fakharany edition of the British University…

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Eid al-Adha 2025: Big stars return—between blockbuster buzz, fears of formula fatigue

Egyptian cinemas are gearing up for one of their strongest Eid al-Adha…

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Adel Imam turns 85: Egypt’s enduring icon of laughter, defiance, and truth

This year, the legendary Adel Imam turns eighty-five, yet he remains an…

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Cannes 2025 opens with honours, icons: De Niro celebrated, Binoche leads jury

The 78th Cannes Film Festival officially opens Monday, once again turning the…

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Art must be sincere to create lasting impact: Jamal Soliman

Jamal Soliman, one of the most prominent figures in the Arab world,…

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My heart never left cinema: Elham Shahin

In her Heliopolis salon, where the scent of coffee mingles with the…

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Between Women Filmmakers’ Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers

Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Film Consultancy…

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I’m proud of what I achieved this Ramadan, audience remains my guiding star: Wafaa Amer

From her earliest appearances on screen, Wafaa Amer understood that acting isn’t…

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‘Om Arbaa Wa Arbaeen’ is my most personal, profound work yet: Somya El Khashab

The celebrated Somya El Khashab continues to leave an enduring imprint on…

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Osama Anwar Okasha: The visionary who revolutionized Egyptian drama

In the world of Arabic drama, a luminary continues to shine, its…

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