Culture
Maestro of the arts
December 22, 2009
Maestro of the arts
Prominent Egyptian Maestro Sherif Mohie ElDin is currently working on his new opera El Saqamat, based on a novel by…
Coco avant Chanel: The story of France’s famous mademoiselle
December 22, 2009
Coco avant Chanel: The story of France’s famous mademoiselle
Showing as part of the Panorama of the European Film, currently held in Cairo, is Anne Fontaine’s film, "Coco avant…
Defying despotism
December 22, 2009
Defying despotism
In this, the second of a two-part interview series, acclaimed novelist Dr. Alaa Al Aswany discusses presiding over literary competitions,…
This is England : follow the crowd
December 22, 2009
This is England : follow the crowd
One of the films shown as part of the Panorama of the European Film, currently held in Cairo, is renowned…
Un Prophete
December 21, 2009
Un Prophete
Part of the Panorama of the European Film currently held in Cairo, "Un Prophete" is one that's difficult to watch.
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance
December 16, 2009
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance
Rasheed el-Enany is a professor of modern Arabic literature at the UK's prestigious University of Exeter. The author of several…
The Reda Troupe: A dream came true
December 16, 2009
The Reda Troupe: A dream came true
This week, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is celebrating the golden Jubilee of the famous Reda Troupe for folkloric arts. The celebration,…
The unexpected contender
December 15, 2009
The unexpected contender
In a ceremony held at the American University in Cairo's (AUC) Oriental Hall on 11 December the AUC Press awarded…