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January 23rd, 2014 - 07:59 GMT

What do Egyptians really think about their country's first Academy Award nomination film "The Square"?

While global audiences describe Oscar-nominated film "The Square" as a historical landmark for Egypt, the country's nationals are not as excited as you may think....

The film follows three revolutionaries, Ahmed Hassan, Magdy Ashour and Khalid Abdalla. (Image: Naharnet)

January 20th, 2014 - 09:59 GMT

It's all about the revolution: A film review of "The Square"

The documentary is about the aftermath and personal experiences felt by Egyptians after the 2011 uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak after ruling the country for almost 30 years.

January 18th, 2014 - 02:14 GMT

‘The Square’ - Egypt’s first documentary nominated for Oscars

Mohamed Hamdy and Karim Amer at the awards ceremony (Photo: Sundance Film Festival Facebook Page)

January 29th, 2013 - 06:39 GMT

Egypt's 'The Square' wins big at Sundance

Egyptian actresses Yusra (R), and Nelly Karim (L) sit along side Tunisian actress Hind Sabry (C) during the Doha Tribeca Film Festival in the Qatari capital.

November 26th, 2012 - 05:50 GMT

Women wield the camera, take control in Doha

Jehane Noujam and Mona Al Daif's film 'Solar Mama' will feature at the festival

November 12th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT