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The art of self-discovery

The art of self-discovery

For artist Amr Fekry, it's all about self exploration.  An accomplished filmmaker, singer, photographer, actor, painter, pianist, and even dancer,…
From scrap-heap to avant-garde

From scrap-heap to avant-garde

When it comes to recycled art, the sky's the limitEverywhere you look, Cairo provides numerous examples of the vitality and…
Cairo festival has 0 Egyptian films

Cairo festival has 0 Egyptian films

Despite the abundance of Egyptian films, the 33rd annual Cairo International Film Festival does not contain a single Egyptian film,…
The best and the worst of the 3rd annual experimental theater festival

The best and the worst of the 3rd annual experimental theater festival

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater wrapped up on 20 October with the announcement of this year's awards. Out…
Photo contest tries to capture the land of contrast

Photo contest tries to capture the land of contrast

In a country where BMWs share traffic with donkey carts, and glistening skyscrapers cast shadows over red-bricked slums, the many…
Ismailia Film Festival: A Success Story

Ismailia Film Festival: A Success Story

I did not get a chance to attend the 13th Ismailia Festival for Documentaries and Short Films, but I managed…
Sakia’s First Rock Festival Rocks

Sakia’s First Rock Festival Rocks

There have been numerous rock band competitions in Egypt over the past decade including the SOS rock musical festival, and…
Mediterranean Cultural Cooperation With Andreu Claret

Mediterranean Cultural Cooperation With Andreu Claret

The Anna Lindh Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting dialogue between cultures in the Mediterranean Basin, held its first festival…
The city of stars

The city of stars

A hand full of Egyptian films are competing at the Middle East International Film FestivalAbu Dhabi--Last Thursday marked the opening…
Modest revenues and little success

Modest revenues and little success

For almost all producers, the poor performance of Eid el-Fitr films concluded disappointing summer season for Egypt's cinema industry
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