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‘Ashab Wala A’azz’: Realistic or Morally Degrading?

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 - 01:25 GMT

A few days after its release on Netflix, ‘Ashab Wala A’az’ (Perfect Strangers) creates a wave of controversy on social media between pro and against.

Egypt shuts down theaters, cinemas amid fears of Coronavirus outbreak

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 - 03:45 GMT

"The decision is wise and we just have to abide by the instructions under the current circumstancesto save the lives of citizens," Head of Actors Syndicate Ashraf Zaki.

CineGouna Platform - submission deadline for films in post-production

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 - 01:10 GMT

Important news for those who would like to submit their films in post-production to the 3rd edition of CineGouna Platform.

Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 - 09:59 GMT

The following is a list of the best picture Oscar winners from the last 20 years, ahead of Sunday's 91st Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Hollywood's equality push fails to boost female film directors: study

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 - 09:36 GMT

Only 8 percent of Hollywood’s top films in 2018 were directed by women, down from 11 percent the prior year, despite high-profile efforts to improve gender equality.

Seven Egyptian films at CIFF 40th edition

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 - 03:20 GMT

The 40th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), running from November 20 to November 29, will feature seven Egyptian films.

El Gouna International Film Festival announces attendees

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 - 08:53 GMT

The stars will attend the festival at different times and at different stages of the festival’s program, according to the invitation they receive by the management.

What was Bushra’s Message Prior to El Gouna Film Festival?

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 12:57 GMT

Bushra is an Egyptian actress. She earned the Best Actress award at the Dubai International Film Festival for her role in “678”.

Egyptian satire 'Kiss Me Not' screening at Metropolis Cinema

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 - 08:28 GMT

Ahmed Amer's 2018 feature film "Kiss Me Not" (BalashTebosni) is screening at Metropolis Cinema on May 2, 2018.

Michael Caine film ‘Youth’ to screen at ROOM Art Space

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 - 11:40 GMT

The 2015 comedy-drama film “Youth”, starring Michael Caine, will screen at ROOM Art Space & Café on April 29.

Winners of 20th Ismailia Int'l Film Festival announced

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 - 02:50 GMT

The winners of the 20th Ismailia Film Festival for Documentaries and Shorts have been announced following the festival's end on April 17.

A few contenders at Cannes Film Festival 2018

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 08:47 GMT

The Cannes Film Festival 2018 will be underway this May. Egypt Today looks at some of the most promising films there

Commemorating the memory of late Italian Director Vittorio Taviani

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 08:44 GMT

Celebrated Italian director Vittorio Taviani has passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, April 15

Cairo Cinema Days to kickoff in May

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 08:41 GMT

Cairo Cinema Days, Zawya's showcasing of Arab cinema, will run from May until May 16th. Egypt Today looks at several films being screened at the event

Cairo Cinema Days to kickoff in May

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 08:41 GMT

Cairo Cinema Days, Zawya's showcasing of Arab cinema, will run from May until May 16th. Egypt Today looks at several films being screened at the event

‘Terminator Reboot’ finds its cast members

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 - 08:42 GMT

The upcoming “Terminator Reboot” has found its titular cyborg in actor Gabriel Luna, who is joined by stars Natalia Reyes and Diego Boneta as well.

Milos Forman: five key films

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 - 08:28 GMT

Milos Forman: five key films

MAD Solutions part of Emirati Film Review in Poland

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 - 09:28 GMT

MAD Solutions participated in the third Emirati Film Review in Poland with feature film "Abdullah" and short film "Karouma"

DreamWorks acquires 2 new projects from animator Leo Matsuda

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 - 08:14 GMT

DreamWorks has recently acquired two new projects from animator Leo Matsuda.

'A Quiet Place' team to produce 'Life on Mars' next

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 - 08:09 GMT

John Krasinski, the actor and director behind hit horror film "A Quiet Place" is on-board to direct a new science-fiction production, "Life on Mars."

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