The British classic film Death on the Nile will be screened at The Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo on 26 February. Directed by John Guillermin in 1978, the mystery film is based on Agatha Christie's 1930s novel and follows the detective Hercule Poirot on a luxurious Nile cruise. When a newlywed heiress is murdered on board, Poirot must find the murderer before the ship docks. The award winning film was shot in Egypt, and treats viewers to the heritage-rich scenes along the Nile, with shots of the Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, and other iconic ancient Egyptian historical sites. The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, when a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Will Poiret be able to identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey? Starring Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow and David Niven, the film won the Oscar for Best Costume Design, and a BAFTA award on the same category. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for best foreign film. Programme: Sunday 26 February, at 7.30pm Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1, Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo For more arts and culture news and updates, follow Ahram Online Arts and Culture on Twitter at @AhramOnlineArts and on Facebook at Ahram Online: Arts & Culture
