Movie Reviews

April 18, 2013

It is hoped that the scheme will uncover more talents such as Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja.
06:25 GMT

A million-dirham fund has been set up to help young Emirati directors.

April 17, 2013

Marwar Mohammad plays a deaf mother in "Sada" (Echo)
14:34 GMT

Saudi actress Marwa Mohammad's latest film "Sada" (Echo), about people with disabilities, makes it into the Sixth Annual Gulf Cinema Festival.

Ola Ghanem still to play in 'The Last Mood'
13:13 GMT

The last thing Ola Ghanem is in the mood for is another false rumor that she’s resigning from anything. The Egyptian actress’ manager puts an end to gossip that Ola has quit her role in 'Mazaj Al Akheer‘ (The Last Mood)

April 15, 2013

Pablo Picasso’s ‘Child with a Dove’ - 1901. (Picasso)
07:54 GMT

Qatar gained more than independence from Britain. The loaded state purchased Pablo Picasso's "Child with a Dove" for $76 million from its former protector.

April 13, 2013

Carole and Wael get down to business.
09:49 GMT

This time round two contestants were going home and the judges showed no mercy when booting them out.

Still from 'In the Shadow of a Man' by Hanan Abdallah. (Ahram)
05:00 GMT

Among the highlights are two of Egypt's most successful films: 'I the Shadow of a Man' and 'Jews of Egypt'.

April 12, 2013

Muna Zaki is guarding her pictures closely this time.
12:59 GMT

The controversial Egyptian actress demands that no pre-screening pics of her in her scandalous clothes are released to the public.

April 11, 2013

Saba Mubarak and Nour El Sherif ready to take center stage
09:36 GMT

The legend of Nour El Sherif continues alongside Saba Mubarak in the new Ramadan drama “Khalf Allah”. Filming for the show kicks off with a special ceremony and press conference.

April 7, 2013

Basel Khayat has the ladies of the region swooning.
12:07 GMT

TV soap fans will be saying 'The Date' as the pair of acting stars get together this Ramadan.

April 6, 2013

This week contestants all looked a lot more like stars.
11:25 GMT

The third week of live shows sees a remarkable better looking set of wannabes but no change with the judges' squabbling.

Still shot from 'Coming Forth by Day' by Egyptian director Hala Lotfy
05:00 GMT

This year the Birds Eye View Film festival in London will be focusing on female Arab directors and their work.

April 5, 2013

Laila Elwi will be back on the region's Ramadan screens despite rumors.
17:40 GMT

The much-loved Egyptian actress is gearing up for a new part in a Ramadan drama.

April 4, 2013

Doc Jazz plays his funky music to cure Palestinian ailments
22:17 GMT

Palestine has a new secret weapon and its striking fear into the heart of the competition in the entertainment industry. Doc Jazz is a surgeon and musical activist who presents Palestinians with all-purpose cures for their spiritual or physical malaise.

Italy is poised for Egyptian film
15:26 GMT

As an exercise in bolstering the cultural exchange between Egypt and Italy, the Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome hosts the Egyptian Film Week from 2 - 6 April.

April 2, 2013

Wadjda makes Saudi proud
20:14 GMT

An array of films, including the Saudi setpiece Wadjda, that showcase Arab talent will be the highlight of GFF.