When the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) approved the cancellation of the 2011 Cairo International Film Festival due to security concerns, anxiety spread that this would damage the festival's reputation. Some feared (...)
Film makers from the Arab world and Iran have scooped three prizes at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.
Lebanese actress-director Nadine Labaki on Sunday was awarded the Francois Chalet prize for her film "Halla2 Lawen" (Where Do We Go (...)
Organizers of the Egyptian Catholic Center Film Festival canceled its 2011 edition, citing security risks. Due to recent sectarian unrest the festival was thus limited to offering awards through a closing ceremony held on Friday amid tight (...)
A recently released Egyptian documentary suggests Ancient Egyptians knew the basics of cinematography. Their sculptures depict scenes from their daily lives that form what can be considered a storyline.
The 20-minute documentary film, titled The (...)
