Since the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, countless Sudanese nationals have fled the country, and most found … More
Category: Film
Beyond acting: Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif’s many talents
Known for her role in Goodbye Julia, Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif is a well-rounded artist, with music – singing and … More
‘The world is attracted to tragedies,’ says Sudanese director Mohammed Altraifi
Director/producer Mohammed Altraifi wants to focus on distribution of stories made by Sudanese filmmakers to reach everyone. Published in The … More
The Sahel revealed: A story of Niger’s Envoy of God awarded at Aswan Int’l Women Film Fest
The up-and-coming filmmaker Amina Abdoulaye Mamani talks about The Envoy of God, a film that looks deep into the heart … More
‘I want to keep dreaming,’ says Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif
A starring role in Sudan’s ‘Goodbye Julia’ was a dream come true for Eiman Yousif. Yet, while the international accolades … More
Slim pickings for Africa at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
This year’s 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching, running from 14-25 May. The Africa Report takes … More
Egypt: All set for 13th edition of Luxor African Film Festival
The 13th edition of the Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) which showcases African creativity, will take place from 9-15 February … More
INTERVIEW: Egypt’s culture minister Ines Abdel-Dayem on the arts scene, plans in the face of Covid-19
With the difficult financial situation faced by artists being an urgent topic, Abdel-Dayem discusses solutions and redraws the map of … More
Ode to beauty: Reset – A page from Paris Opera Ballet’s history
Directed by Demaizière and Teurlai, Reset: A Story of Creation has been screened at the 9th Panorama of the European … More
Living the spectacle: Why Egyptians worship Bollywood
This year, the India by the Nile festival brought several components addressing Egypt’s Bollywood lovers, uncovering – or reasserting – … More
Quartet: The bittersweet truths of performing artists
Screened during the 6th Panorama of the European Film, Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut ‘Quartet’ accurately captures the dreams and faded … More
Egyptian film dubbed ‘Muslim Brotherhood production’ causes controversy
Short-film ‘Takrir’ by filmmaker and Muslim Brotherhood member Ezz El-Din Dowidar causes media controversy after cancelling film release in Giza’s … More
Jews of Egypt
Amir Ramses looks beyond the 20th century exodus of Jews Published in The Majalla There is no census that would … More
New film recalls pain of Iraqi people
‘Death Triangle,’ screened at this year’s film festival, which features many human and social messages, has unfortunately been killed by … More
The Fifth Season of the Year: when the most unexpected becomes real
The Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House opened its doors on Thursday for the first day of the 35th … More
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