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Egypt's cinematic gems • 13 min read
Egypt’s Cinematic Gems: Love’s Last Story
Ismail Fayed | Raafat al-Mihi’s third feature combines symbolism with an unflinching awareness of reality
14 May 2018
film funding • 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
15 September 2016
Egypt's cinematic gems • 11 min read
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
9 August 2014
Egypt's cinematic gems • 7 min read
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
28 December 2013
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