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New Egyptian Film Breaks Taboos with Frank Treatment of Teenage Pregnancy
A new Egyptian film, called "Girls' Secrets" is breaking taboos with the story of a teenage girl who becomes pregnant and confronts an unforgiving, conservative society.
Swimming Pool Scenes Get Director Enas Al Deghaidi in Hot Water
Director Enas Al Dughaidi has made a splash with certain scenes around the swimming pool featuring sultry Tunisian Hind Sabri and Egyptian star Ahmed Ezz,
Egyptian TV Series Tackles Marriage and Divorce
The new Egyptian TV series Nafaqah Wa Talaq Wa Muakhar Sadaq explores the problems and hardships faced by young men in their quest for a wife after graduation.
‘Ostrich Feathers’ Tempt Yusra to Return to Cinema
Egyptian actress Yusra is leading an active life these days, with plans to shoot her new film Rish Al Na’am (Ostrich Feathers) at the end of this month.
Waha Al Raheb Takes Feminist Cause to Silver Screen
Syrian actress Waha Al Raheb is currently shooting her new TV series Ruaa Halema (Dreamy Visions), which depicts woman's persistent struggle to gain her rights.
Film on ‘Hasan al Banna’ Sparks Controversy in Egyptian Media
The news report about a new film being geared up on the life history of the founder of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Hasan al Banna has sparked controversy in the Egyptian media circles.
Does Shaaban Abdel Rehim Promote Daoud Abdel Sayyed’s Film?
Egyptian director Daoud Abdel al Sayyed was accused of promoting his film Muwaten wa Mukhber wa Harami by choosing pop singer Shaaban Abdel Rehim to play a staring role in his film.
Noor al Sherif to Direct, Produce ‘Traveler Bird’
Egyptian actor Noor al Sherif is gearing up for directing and Producing a new film entitled al Tair al Musafer (The Traveler Bird) which tackles a number of political and social issues.
Waha al Raheb Takes Feminist Cause to Screen
Syrian actress and director Waha al Raheb is currently working on her first feature film Rua’a Halima (Dreamy Visions) which is produced by the General Cinema Organization.
The young Egyptian actor Khaled Al Nabawi is gearing up to perform the starring role in the new film Azma Atifiyya (Emotional Crises) along with Manal Salameh.
Celebrated Egyptian actress Shwikar will return to the set next month to shoot the television series Rahiq Al Firdaws (Nectar of Paradise).
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Egyptian star Omar Al Sherif will hold the Radio microphone to take the starring role in the series Off Side.
Lebanese filmmaker Randa Al Shahal, who won many prizes for her film Mutahadderat, tackles the issue of belonging and identity in her new film Taerat Al Waraq (Kite).
Egyptian censors have refused to give the green light for shooting the film Estanjalina, which is scripted by Walid Yousef and directed by Sayyed Seif.
The Kuwaiti Cinema Club will soon screen the film Ehtidar (Verge of Death) directed by Jassem Yacoub to mark his debut in direction after six years of unemployment he spent after graduation.
"Bridget Jones's Diary" moved into first place at the box office this weekend, knocking out children's spy comedy "Spy Kids,"
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