Egyptian cinema underwent a transitional period in the 1990s. A new generation of directors, writers and actors was drawn to creating more innovative, serious pieces of work. In particular, there was ...

New Year’s Eve is either out celebrating or tucked under a blanket with a hot chocolate. If you’re team cozy, this is your ...

Classic comedy films, a cornerstone of cinema at large, have a timeless charm about them that continues to not only entertain audiences decades after their release but also influence modern filmmaking ...

At this year’s Cairo Intl. Film Festival, Egyptian filmmakers arrive not just to premiere their films, but to stake a claim in the country’s cinematic future. Once the beating heart of Arab cinema, ...

A wide range of Egyptian films dominate the Arabic-language selection in Venice this year, including two feature debuts — from Khaled Mansour and Muhammed Hamdy — that represent new directions in ...

From heartfelt journeys to sharp social satires, this year’s Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) — running from November 12 to 21, 2025 — pulses with creativity, courage, and cinematic flair. The ...