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Arab cinema

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Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Film & TVApril 10, 2025
Chant Avedissian's You Are Love (2008) painting of Umm Kulthum. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation

Fifty years after her death, the enduring legacy of Umm Kulthum

CultureJanuary 31, 2025
Youssef Chahine's You Alexandria Again and Forever is a blend of genres and an exploration of identity. Photo: Misr International Films

Eight must-watch Egyptian films of the 1990s

Film & TVJanuary 07, 2025
Actress Yasmine Sabri was one of the rising Arab stars in attendance at the Red Sea International Film Festival last year. Getty Images

The 11 Arab stars to watch on and off the red carpet in 2025

LuxuryJanuary 05, 2025
Egyptian dancer and actress Fifi Abdo is the star of Wegz's new single. Photo: EPA

Who is Fifi Abdo, the belly dancer on cover of rapper's new single?

CultureNovember 27, 2024
Hadduta misriya (An Egyptian Story) stars Nour El Sherif and Youssra in 1982. Photo: Misr International Films

Nine must-watch Arabic films from the 1980s

Film & TVAugust 21, 2024
Soad Hosny in Amira Hoby Ana (Amira My Love) in 1974. Photo: OSN
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Soad Hosny: Remembering the Cinderella of Arab cinema

Film & TVJune 21, 2024
The 1970s featured a diverse range of films attempting to make sense of a new Arab identity. From left: Awdat al ibn al dal (Return of the Prodigal Son), Iskanderija... lih? (Alexandria... Why?) and Al Ard (The Land). Photo: ONCIC / MISR International Films /Egyptian General Foundation for Cinema and Television

Ten must-watch Arabic films from the 1970s

Film & TVJune 01, 2024
Sudanese film Goodbye Julia won the award for Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay. Photo: Station Films

Goodbye Julia wins big at Critics Awards for Arab Films

CultureMay 19, 2024
Nour Al Ghandour's Honeymoonish is a Netflix sensation. Photo: Getty Images

Netflix star Nour Al Ghandour: 'Audiences need uplifting films'

Film & TVMay 19, 2024
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous prelude to South Sudan's 2011 secession, Goodbye Julia has garnered acclaim. Photo: Station Films

Goodbye Julia leads nominations for Critics Awards for Arab Films

CultureApril 25, 2024
epa10631448 Jury member, Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, on the opening day, 16 May 2023. The festival runs from 16 to 27 May. EPA-EFE/Mike Coppola / POOL *** Local Caption *** CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Jury President Ruben �stlund attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Meet the 15 breakout Arab filmmakers of 2024

Arts & CultureDecember 27, 2023
The new service which launched in February offers silent films in sign language. Photo: Cinema Deaf

Challenge for streaming service aimed at the hearing impaired

Film & TVDecember 19, 2023
The Cello is directed by Darren Bousman, of the Saw franchise. Photo: Rozam Media

The Cello brings a distinctly Saudi flavour to the horror genre

Film & TVSeptember 14, 2023
Afef Ben Mahmoud writes, directs and stars in Backstage, which follows a dance group during an ill-fated tour in Morocco. Photo: Lycia Productions

Dark side of dance and Arab taboos bring light to Venice

Film & TVSeptember 09, 2023
The Swimmers actress Nathalie Issa takes the lead role as Nayla. Photo: Other Stories

From lectures to the Lido, student's film goes to Venice

Film & TVSeptember 08, 2023
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