Culture
Different faces of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Berlin
February 15, 2013
Different faces of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Berlin
BERLIN — In recent years, Israeli cinema has enjoyed a strong presence in major world festivals, winning awards right and…
Time travel and back: Three films capture revolutionary moments
February 14, 2013
Time travel and back: Three films capture revolutionary moments
Azin Feizabadi is in Cairo, hosted by the art initiative Beirut. His presence is visible as you approach Beirut’s villa…
‘Metaphysics’: One man’s enduring passion for painting
February 13, 2013
‘Metaphysics’: One man’s enduring passion for painting
At a commercial gallery in Zamalek, there is currently an exhibition of work by an Egyptian painter and writer who…
Egypt retrieves ancient bust from Brazil
February 13, 2013
Egypt retrieves ancient bust from Brazil
An ancient Roman bust purchased by a Brazilian tourist in 1976 has returned to Egypt Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said…
Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’
February 11, 2013
Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’
“Our folkloric instruments are dying,” says 61-year old, Egyptian musician Salama Metwally as he tunes his favorite rababa. He is…
Researcher finds historic Red Sea reservoir
February 10, 2013
Researcher finds historic Red Sea reservoir
An environmental researcher has discovered a historic water reservoir that was used when an old port, the Aizab Port on…
Libya at the Cairo Book Fair
February 10, 2013
Libya at the Cairo Book Fair
Perhaps 2013 was not the best year to be guest of honor at the Cairo International Book Fair. Although the…
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandmaster’ takes Berlin Film Fest by storm
February 8, 2013
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandmaster’ takes Berlin Film Fest by storm
BERLIN - It took iconic Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai 10 years to bring his personal adaptation of the IP biography…
The pick: Memories of a nuclear holocaust
February 8, 2013
The pick: Memories of a nuclear holocaust
In a moment of questionable parenting, when I was five my father gave me animated adaptations of “Animal Farm” (the…