A Review of Red Sea Film Festival 2024
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah delivered a dazzling cinematic celebration, redefining the landscape of regional film festivals and capturing global attention with its artistic diversity and star-studded presence. This year’s event showcased an
4th Red Sea International Film Festival concludes with celebrations of artistic excellence, social impact
The 4th edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival drew to a close today, capping off an exceptional week of cinematic celebration and award distributions. Over the past several days, film enthusiasts were treated to a captivating array of
The Sand Castle’: Family drama premieres at Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea International Film Festival hosted the world premiere of “The Sand Castle” (working title: Behind the Wave), a captivating family drama featuring a stellar cast of Arab cinema’s leading lights. The film’s premiere was a glamorous affair, drawing
Sawsan Badr: Journey of Creativity, Courage in Cinema
Renowned for her profound artistry and unwavering commitment to creativity, Sawsan Badr has long been a celebrated figure in the world of cinema and television. Known as “the Nefertiti of Egyptian cinema,” Badr views her artistic journey as a continuous
CIFF stands in solidarity with Palestinian, Lebanese people: Festival’s chief
Daily News Egypt has interviewed Hussein Fahmy, the veteran Egyptian actor and president of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), to learn about this year’s edition of the CIFF and his insights on the festival’s role in the local film
Egyptian cinema: Analyzing decline, charting path forward
Despite the numerous cinematic productions and various works that have emerged since the beginning of 2024, including high-budget films like “Al-Sarb,” “Awlad Rizk 3,” “Shako,” and “Ahl Al-Kahf,” which have attracted millions of devoted fans of Egyptian cinema both domestically
Honouring heroes: The legacy of martyrdom in Arab cinema
Thousands of martyrs from Gaza and, more recently, southern Lebanon have joined the extensive and honourable list etched in the annals of history. They stand alongside figures like Hamza, Ali, Omar, and Uthman, and the martyrs of Badr, Hattin, Ain
Bedier, Fouad, Labib, and Khorshid: Artists on the Frontline
The October War of 1973 stands as a significant milestone in the Arab-Israeli conflict, showcasing the remarkable courage and sacrifice of Egyptian soldiers. Among the heroes who played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of victory are notable figures
‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by the chaos of the Middle Ages, a world without law and order – Dailynewsegypt
Students in my medieval history courses often wonder whether historical reality can be gleaned from medieval cinematic fantasy. I tell them that fantasy does not aspire to historical verisimilitude. But it can reflect medieval conflicts, values and norms. The first
Triumphant return: Rania Farid Shawki captivates audiences in new play
After a five-year hiatus from the stage, renowned Egyptian actress Rania Farid Shawki receives nightly acclaim for her performance in “Not Romeo and Juliet,” currently showing at the National Theater. Shawki, who began her illustrious career in theatre, expresses her