Cinema

Exciting film selection, yet chaotic organization at 27th Alexandria Film Festival

“Our Grand Despair,” shown at the Alex Film Festival, takes place in a small town in Bosnia in 1991, on the eve of the Bosnian war.
08 Oct 2011
On the second day of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, the Green Plaza Movie Theater had yet to put up signs indicating the film festival was taking place, and printed schedules were still unavailable. Resources...
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The 27th Alexandria Film Festival kicks off

After the cancellation of the Cairo and Ismailia film festivals this year, the 27th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries has stepped up as one festival that is willing to brave post 25 January Egypt. Staking out its position enthusiastically, the festival sports the slogan “Cinema and Revolution.” 
06 Oct 2011
After the cancellation of the Cairo and Ismailia film festivals this year, the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries has stepped up as one festival that is willing to brave post-25 January Egypt. Staking out its position...
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In other words: The language of cinema

In film, a spoken phrase or sentence is typically delivered in a few seconds, which is a problem because those working on subtitles  do not want their text to either outlast or lag behind the action
03 Oct 2011
Remember that iconic scene from sci-fi classic “The Rebel,” when Neo and Trinity are preparing for a daring rescue operation? She asks him what they’ll need to pull it off, and he replies with a super-quotable line before...
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Film review: In ‘Al-Mosafer,’ traveler is in need of a map

Ahmed Maher's debut film "Al-Mosafer" (The Traveller) has received more than 20 awards from international film festivals. It is scheduled for showing in Egyptian cinemas this September
28 Sep 2011
Two years ago, organizers of the Cairo International Film Festival were determined to get their hands on the highly anticipated Egyptian film “Al-Mosafer” (The Traveller). The film had just been completed, and the organizers...
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Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival

Screened as part of the "Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies” festival at London’s Institute of Contemporary Art, “The Green Wave” (2010)  depicts Iranian popular demonstrations against the conservative rule of Ahmedinejad, contesting how the term Arab Spring ignores broader regional dynamics
27 Sep 2011
LONDON - Over the past week, London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts hosted the “Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies” festival, using the Arab Spring as the starting point for selected films. At first glance,...
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Google celebrates Ismail Yassin’s birthday

Ismail Yassin on Google
15 Sep 2011
Ismail Yassin (1912-1972) remains one of the most phenomenal comedians in the modern history of Egypt. Also remembered as one of Egypt's most productive artists - leaving more than 300 films, 50 theatrical pieces and uncountable...
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Two Egyptian films garner awards at Rotterdam festival

Ahmed Maher's debut film "Al-Mosafer" (The Traveller) has received more than 20 awards from international film festivals. It is scheduled for showing in Egyptian cinemas this September
13 Sep 2011
  Two Egyptian films took home awards at the Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Ahmed Maher’s debut film “Al-Mosafer” (The Traveler) winning the Golden Award for best film, while the best documentary...
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30 films selected for screening at Alexandria film festival

Film critic Nader Adly is heading the 27th edition of the Alexandria International Film Festival
13 Sep 2011
Thirty films from Asian, European and Arab countries have been selected for screening at the 27th annual Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, announced film critic and festival director Nader Adly on Tuesday...
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'Tahrir 2011' awarded at Venice Film Festival

A photo of "Tahrir 2011" documentary.
12 Sep 2011
The jury of the 68th annual Venice Film Festival awarded Egypt’s “Tahrir 2011" - which premiered on Friday as an out-of-competition selection - with the CICT-UNESCO “Enrico Fulchignoni” Award. In its...
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“Tahrir 2011” brings Egypt's revolt to Venice fest

A photo of "Tahrir 2011" documentary.
09 Sep 2011
VENICE, Italy - The 18-day uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is at the center of "Tahrir 2011," a documentary named after the Cairo square that became a gathering point for protesters which premieres at the...
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