formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The contemporary black-and-white film, blending the aesthetics of early cinema with the gritty edge of modern filmmaking, tells the poignant story of an Egyptian peasant couple who emigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility. Upon … Continued
Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival’s early years were characterized by glitzy red carpets and parties and Hollywood guests such as Owen … Continued
After scoring robust box office results regionally, Egyptian thriller “Flight 404,” starring Mona Zaki as a woman whose tainted past resurfaces as she is about to embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca, is getting a small but significant rollout in … Continued
The beautiful theatre has yet to receive its premiere, and judging from its appearance, it is unlikely to ever get one. The relentlessly howling winds of the desert cut sharply through the 700 weathered seats of the End of the … Continued
Lebanese British actress Razane Jammal has marked her debut as a leading actress in Egyptian and Arab cinema, starring alongside Mohamed Ramadan in the epic historical film, Black Lion, directed by Mohamed Diab, known for his work on the upcoming … Continued
Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has revealed 16 films which will be showcased under its 42nd edition, scheduled to take place from December 2 to 10. The line-up features titles that will mark their world and international premieres in Cairo. … Continued