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Egypt's cinematic gems
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Egypt’s Cinematic Gems: Love’s Last Story
Ismail Fayed
| Raafat al-Mihi’s third feature combines symbolism with an unflinching awareness of reality
film funding
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14 min read
On the importance of post-1967 alternative cinematic adventures in Egypt
Ahmed Refaat
| Ahmed Refaat looks back at the constellation of three alternative film practices that emerged in the
Egypt's cinematic gems
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Egypt’s cinematic gems: ‘Misters’
Andeel
| The first time Ahmed thinks of his marriage is when he comes home to find his wife has turned into a
Egypt's cinematic gems
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Egypt’s cinematic gems: ‘Harag W’ Marag’
Jenifer Evans
| This seemingly allegorical story of thugs and love in a small, isolated community is an understated masterpiece
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