cinema

After 10-years hiatus, Ahmed Mekky will make a cinematic comeback with a movie produced by Esaad Younis

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 09:56 GMT

After 10-years hiatus, Ahmed Mekky will make a cinematic comeback with a movie produced by Esaad Younis

Egypt's Luxor African Film Festival launches its new edition with the slogan 'Cinema the Quest Of Immortality'

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 - 03:17 GMT

Egypt's Luxor African Film Festival launches its new edition with the slogan 'Cinema the Quest Of Immortality'

Celebrating the birthday of Egyptian cinema/drama joker Hassan Hosny

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 - 09:26 GMT

Celebrating the birthday of Egyptian cinema/drama joker Hassan Hosny

What to watch during Eid al-Fitr 2022

Sun, 01 May 2022 - 02:30 GMT

With Ramadan wrapping-up, cinemas in Egypt will be bustling with Eid-al Fitr movies.

Egyptian president stresses necessity of improving 'religious awareness' to avert states destruction

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 09:56 GMT

The president explained that the wrong understanding of religion can lead to the destruction of countries.

Role of Women’s Cinema in changing society

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 01:40 GMT

A symposium was held at the Instituto Cervantes in Cairo on the importance of cinema and its role in changing society, strengthening the role of women and empowering them.

Regal-owner Cineworld to close all U.S., UK and Irish screens

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 - 11:44 GMT

Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema operator, will close all its screens in the United States, Britain and Ireland this week after studios pulled major releases such as the latest James Bond film, a person familiar with the situation said.

How did Egyptian cinema reflect July Revolution?

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 - 08:33 GMT

Egyptian cinema has played a great role in blessing the revolution through monitoring and documenting it.

Masks, cameras, action! Film production restarts in California

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 10:21 GMT

Masks, cameras, action! Film production restarts in California.

Zawya offers ‘Ya Omry’ online to stay safe from coronavirus

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 - 04:40 GMT

“Ya Omry” documentary which Zawya screened before during the first edition of Cairo Cinema Days is available now online for free to encourage people to stay home to stay safe from coronavirus.

How cinema, drama portrayed women in 40 years

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 - 11:50 GMT

On the occasion of International Women Day, Egypt Today will take you in a tour inside the immortal life archive labelled Egyptian cinema and drama to see how women in Egypt have changed, and how drama reflected that change.

'Lama Benetwelled' movie in Egyptian cinemas starting Oct.23

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 - 02:13 GMT

The Egyptian movie "Lama Benetwelled" (When We Are Born) will be screened for the first time in Egyptian cinemas on October 23.

New era of Egyptian cinema begins with 1st sci-fi 3D ’2050 Hesar Gohanam’

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 - 02:09 GMT

For the first time ever, Egypt will produce a three-dimensional sci-fi film entitled "2050 Hesar Gohanam" (2050 Hell Seige).

Fouad el Mohandes: The Professor

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 - 11:10 GMT

In the memory of the great Egyptian actor, Fouad el Mohandes.

July revolution in the eyes of Egyptian cinema

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 - 11:50 GMT

The cinema will remain always the truest and the most real archive of history.

Cinema critic Youssef Sherif Rizqallah dies at 77

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 - 10:38 GMT

Rizqallah was the art director of Cairo International Film Festival. He also held the post of chief editor of news bulletins in the Egyptian Radio and TV Union (ERTU).

Remembering Egyptian cinema sweetheart, Soad Hosny

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 - 09:50 GMT

Today marks the 17th anniversary of Egyptian cinema sweetheart Soad Hosny’s death.

Ismail Yassin: comedy icon forever alive

Fri, 24 May 2019 - 11:10 GMT

commemorating Ismail Yassin’s 45th death anniversary.

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa Sponsors Luxor African Film Festival

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 - 10:36 GMT

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa recently participated as a sponsor at the Luxor African Film Festival, which took place from 15-21 March in Luxor.

The most prominent film critics choose ACC award winners

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 - 01:01 GMT

The winners will be announced during the next edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

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