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Egyptian film selected for CIFF international competition

Premiere of Amir Ramses’ The Curfew represents success for Egypt’s film industry…

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US actress Uma Thurman to join SundanceTV MENA competition jury

Thurman will join Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, and Qatari-American writer and filmmaker…

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STARZPLAY reports 141% growth in users during COVID-19

Comedy one of most watched segments during pandemic, as people tend to…

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Oscars announce diversity criteria following long-term demands of greater equality

Starting from 2024, all films hoping to qualify for Best Picture Award must…

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Venice Film Festival wraps up successful ‘pandemic’ edition

Cate Blanchett, who presided over festival’s proceedings as jury president, was one…

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Egypt veteran actress Aida Kamel passes away at 89

The acting icon has left behind a long and distinguished career, having…

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Biennale Cinema 2020 first film festival to be physically held amid COVID-19

In consultation with Italian authorities, there are new health and safety measures…

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Egyptian documentary to participate in CIFF’s International Competition

It is among most important Arab films of 2020, and artistic management…

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Venice Film Festival 2020 opens despite pandemic

A total of 18 films are vying to grab the top prize…

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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman remembered by film community

African-American actor who achieved fame in Marvel film died on Friday at…

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