Essam Zakaria, one of the most important Egyptian critics and researchers, has been appointed the artistic director of the upcoming 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).
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One of Egypt's most renowned actors Salah El-Saadany passed away in the early hours of Friday at the age of 80. His passing comes after a decade of stepping away from limelight due to illness.
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Glimpses of Fear is Hanaa Nakhla's inaugural solo exhibition at the Hanager Art Centre (Cairo Opera grounds), showcasing not just creative works but also symbolizing a unique journey of self-discovery and conquering fears.
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Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (17-23 April, 2024) in Cairo
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The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced on Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibit until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to exchange captives between Israel and Hamas.
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Submissions for El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) opened on Monday for the festival's upcoming seventh edition, scheduled to take place from 24 October 24 to 1 November in the Red Sea resort town.
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Films from Egypt were among those selected for Critics' Week and the Directors’ Fortnight parallel competitions of this year's 77th Cannes Film Festival, set to be held 14-25 May.
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Egyptian actress Shereen Seif El-Nasr, known for her memorable roles in films and TV series, has sadly passed away at the age of 57, as announced by her brother, Sherif Seif El-Nasr, on social media on Saturday.
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Eid Al-Fitr (10-12 April) will see numerous not-to-be-missed events in Cairo, Ain Sokhna, and El Gouna.
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Ahram Online presents a list of not-to-be-missed new Egyptian films, to be released across cinemas during Eid Al-Fitr, with a few international titles brought to the local screen.
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The Cannes Film Festival returns from May 14 to 25, bringing a host of film stars and celebrated filmmakers to France's Cote d'Azur
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Tunisia was announced to be a country of honour at the 8th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) which will be held 20-25 April.
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Algerian cinema is in search of a revival, decades after its 1970s heyday and steep decline, with authorities having blown hot and cold in their support.
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On sketch pads or computer tablets, a group of young Rwandan artists painstakingly recreate portraits of victims of the 1994 genocide for their loved ones.
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Beyonce's blockbuster country album "Cowboy Carter" has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart -- the eighth number one album of her storied career.
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Several artists and cultural institutions mourn the death of the Egyptian-Swiss visual artist Hazem El-Mesitkawy who passed away on Friday at the age of 59.
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Cinema for Gaza, an initiative by a collective of UK artists, launched on Tuesday an online charity auction aimed at raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
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Expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine, Cuban plastic artists and cartoonists painted a mural in Havana on Saturday.
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The Egyptian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Ramy Youssef called for a free Palestine in his eight-minute monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL), which he hosted for the first time on 30 March.
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Mahraganat singer Kozbara released a music video that takes the viewers behind the scenes of the Ramadan mini-series Cobra.
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