Movie Reviews
December 23, 2012
Egyptian documentary filmmaker Tahani Rached creates powerful socially engaged movies about contemporary Egyptian and Arab struggles, yet is challenged by narrow audiences.
For his new exhibition, Emeric Lhuisset traveled to a secret training camp on the Iraq-Iran border.
The Future Shorts Festival is proving a huge hit in the North African nation and internationally.
Newcomer Khan’s work was one of the more intriguing experiments to emerge from the Dubai International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere last week.
December 20, 2012
The Tunisian songstress swaps singing for TV hosting, signing up to present MBC's new show.
December 17, 2012
Unlike the tight-lipped CIA Middle East division chief he plays, Patinkin is a talkative sort.
December 12, 2012
While the bombs fall, Syrian TV producers continue to film. Their latest drama is called 'Friendly Fires', no irony intended.
The infamous circus troupe moves away from the big top to introduce the premier of their new movie at the Dubai International Film Festival.
December 11, 2012
Film fans are celebrating the the best of Arab cinema at Dubai International Film Festival this week.
December 10, 2012
A look at the documentary films featured at the Cairo International Film Festival on its special Arab Spring day on 3 December.
The Algerian singing legend's biopic is lurching from drama to drama but only off-screen!
December 5, 2012
The Egyptian acting legend takes on a new part as an aristocratic lady who becomes 'queen of the poor', giving away all her valuables.
December 4, 2012
The Egyptian actress is looking to make a comeback with the hotly tipped new comedy horror flick.
With the auditions already upon us, the show's first season super star gives us a sneak peek behind the cameras.
December 3, 2012
The star actress is forced to take a major pay cut after the recession starts to take its toll on the Egyptian entertainment business.
