Tense family ties in ‘When We Leave’
By Maya Dukmasova While Fatih Akin has stepped away from his usual treatment…
A brand new start for Fatih Akin
By Maya Dukmasova A warm, fuzzy movie is always a pleasure to have,…
Film academy to honor Godard’s art, not ideology
Amid concerns that Jean-Luc Godard may harbor anti-Semitic views, the Academy of…
Exhibition brings ancient Book of the Dead to life
As self-help manuals go, the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead has…
Gaza graffiti: The art of war
The people of Gaza have been dehumanized. This was the overarching message…
Third European film panorama kicks off
* Headlining this year’s edition is Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Biutiful” starring Academy…
Egyptian underground art film scoops top regional prize
TUNIS: "Microphone", about young hip hop and graffiti artists in Egypt's second…
Chinese director defends break from art-house
A Golden Lion-winning Chinese director best known for portraying working-class struggles…
Garcia Marquez publishes book, finishes new novel
Colombian author and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez is putting the…
La danse: An enticing look at the world of ballet
From Frederick Wiseman, a veteran American filmmaker and producer of documentaries about…