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Berlin Film Festival calls for release of Sudanese filmmaker Hajooj Kuka

The group of artists has been randomly charged with causing a public…

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Franco-Georgian co-production takes home San Sebastian Festival’s Golden Shell

Jury Prize for Best Cinematography went to Yuta Tsukinaga for his work…

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Prominent Egyptian comedian El-Montaser Bellah passes at at 70 

Late actor shined in many roles as part of extensive career in…

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Egypt to host first Cairo Francophone Film Festival in December

The festival aims to improve access and taste in films, and facilitate…

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Film by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg to open 47th Film Fest Ghent

Danish director’s dark comedy Drunk has already made its mark at international…

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Cairo Film Connection reveals film project selection for 2020 edition

The Cairo Film Connection's selection committee, comprised of key industry professionals, have…

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Egyptian film selected for CIFF international competition

Premiere of Amir Ramses’ The Curfew represents success for Egypt’s film industry…

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US actress Uma Thurman to join SundanceTV MENA competition jury

Thurman will join Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, and Qatari-American writer and filmmaker…

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STARZPLAY reports 141% growth in users during COVID-19

Comedy one of most watched segments during pandemic, as people tend to…

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Oscars announce diversity criteria following long-term demands of greater equality

Starting from 2024, all films hoping to qualify for Best Picture Award must…

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