Analysis
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Hossam Fakhr’s The Other Stories: Heritage and Postmodernism in the Story Factory
I became familiar with the work of writer, novelist, and translator Hossam Fakhr when I first read “Amina’s Stories,” followed…
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The Sons of Taha Hussein
One day, a group of young writers proclaimed, “We are a generation without teachers,” expressing their rebellion and departure from…
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Egyptian film at the Oscars… The buzz continues!
Those who follow cinema news know that the film “Happy Birthday” by director Sarah Gohar premiered at the Tribeca Film…
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No one fears the darkened hall
In my youth, my passion for magic lanterns, treasure chests, and all things similar and delightful became my window onto…
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“Mariam’s Choice” and the “Zawya” sit-in: a crime that speaks for itself!
The apology issued by the management of the Zawya cinema for the behavior of some of its employees toward a…
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The Story of Singing and Arabism with Time
What is the connection between the film “My Story with Time” (1974) starring Warda, and the film “Bamba Kashar” (1974)…
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Cairo July (16): “The Yacoubian Building” and the transformations of time and place (1-2)
The political and social transformations witnessed by Cairo society, as well as the transformations in the urban landscape, were the…
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Spirituality on screen: How has Egyptian cinema portrayed religious rituals and celebrations?
With the arrival of Mawlid al-Nabi, celebrated today, when souls embrace with love and remembrance, the question arises about the…
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“Dreams” of Sayed Darwish Now
Sayed Darwish passed away on September 15, 1923, at his sister’s house in Moharram Bey. He died with visions and…
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The Umrah Journey: A Cultural Experience Between History and Modernity
At 7:30 p.m., Luxor International Airport was unusually crowded. There were many faces, features worn out from waiting, and eyes…
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