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“Saffah El Tagammou” poised to return to cinemas after censorship edits, following brief Eid withdrawal

During the Eid al-Fitr 2026 film season, “Saffah El Tagammou” premiered in Egyptian cinemas…

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Tarek Lotfy: ‘Forsa Akhira’ reminds us that everyone deserves second chance, even at very end

During the Ramadan 2026 television season, the drama series "Forsa Akhira" has…

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Beyond crime, revenge: What audiences really wanted from Ramadan drama

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, and audiences…

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‘Sohab Al Ard’: Egyptian drama exposes Gaza’s suffering, provokes storm in Israel

During the 2026 Ramadan season, the Egyptian drama “Sohab Al Ard” became…

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Ramadan 2026 drama map: Full guide to season’s 39 series, where to watch them

With Ramadan 2026 underway, this year’s drama season has emerged as one…

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Ramadan drama marathon: Generational clash ignites 2026 season

The Ramadan 2026 drama season is shaping up to be one of…

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Countdown to Ramadan drama race begins as female stars dominate 2026 season

The countdown to the annual Ramadan drama marathon has officially begun. With…

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Elham Shahin: Art is not luxury; it is moral position

Throughout her distinguished career, Elham Shahin has remained one of the most…

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“Al-Sett”: An Artistic Crime against Umm Kulthum and a Deliberate Distortion of Egypt’s Greatest Icon

In an unforgivable cinematic debacle, the film “Al-Sett”–directed by Marwan Hamed, written…

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Lebleba: Acting is pulse of life, I still have dreams to pursue

From her first appearance on screen as a young girl to her…

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