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After his death, Chahine's legacy was treated as if it had served its purpose, confining it to the annals of history.

An exploration of Youssef Chahine's invaluable cinematic legacy

After his death, the Egyptian director's legacy was confined to the annals of history. Al Majalla explores the immense wealth of his dismissed contribution.

Samer Abou Hawwach 28, Jul 2023

In an interview with Al Majalla, Lahham reminisces on cherished memories, particularly his memorable portrayal of Ghawwar El Toshe.

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At 89, legendary Syrian film star Duraid Lahham is keeping busy

In an interview with Al Majalla, Lahham reminisces on cherished memories, particularly his memorable portrayal of Ghawwar El Toshe

Sami Moubayed 21, Apr 2023

While Arab cinema has traditionally portrayed women as inherently benevolent, other countries have not shied away from depicting mothers as they are — even their flaws

Eduardo Ramon

Mothers in cinema: The good, the bad and the ugly

While Arab cinema has traditionally portrayed women as inherently benevolent, other countries have not shied away from depicting mothers as they are — even their flaws

Mohammed Rouda 19, Mar 2023

Jury members pose for the Closing Night Gala Awards at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 08, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia’s cinematic credentials on display at Red Sea Film Festival

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture is investing heavily in nurturing local film talent, with the understanding that cinema is a key tool of soft power

Majalla 02, Feb 2023

No Dogs or Italians from the cartoon “Dogs and Italians are not Allowed.”

Arab Cinema is Participant in The Phenomenon

Since the first centuries of life, there have been no definitive statistics on who migrated to where. However, the act of emigration did not cease, either individually or collectively, either in…

Mohammed Rouda 13, Aug 2022

A still from the Saudi film “Rupture”. Credit: Special to Majalla

Bringing Arab Cinema to World Theatres

Saudi award-winning director Hamzah Jamjoom is preparing a film about love, co-existence, and acceptance of the other as part of Saudi Arabia’s all-out efforts to globalize Arab cinema and to help…

Al Majalla - London 24, Jun 2022

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