Egypt’s New Wave Redefines the Country’s Cinematic Identity at Cairo Film Festival

At this year’s Cairo Intl. Film Festival, Egyptian filmmakers arrive not just to premiere their films, but to stake a claim ...

Egypt’s Oscar Hopeful ‘Happy Birthday’ Follows an 8-Year-Old Maid Who Is a Class Act in a World of Classism

Sarah Goher discusses the personal experience behind her feature directorial debut, co-written with Mohamed Diab, with Jamie ...
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6 Egyptian Films Defining This Year’s El Gouna Film Festival

Every year, the El Gouna Film Festival gives space for Egyptian filmmakers to share their stories with the world. This year’s lineup is full of variety — from family dramas and social struggles to ...
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Ahmed Malek becomes first Egyptian to win Best Actor at El Gouna Film Festival

The 8th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) concluded, celebrating a remarkable lineup of films that illuminated the power of storytelling across cultures. The evening crowned winners in the ...

‘Happy Birthday’ Trailer: Jamie Foxx Produces What Could Become Egypt’s First International Oscar Nominee

Exclusive: See the first trailer for Sarah Goher's "Happy Birthday," which earned several awards at the Tribeca Film Festival ...
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Egyptian film Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo screens in Warsaw

Screening of Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo on 29 October is second Egyptian film presented by Salwa to Polish viewers, following My Father’s Scent by Mohamed Siam, a few weeks ago. Director Khaled ...