Egyptian cinema

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

From 1936-47, the legendary singer acted in half a dozen Egyptian movies, which were big box-office successes, but retired just as the film industry was at its peak

An evocative story of finding hope in adversity, 'The Brink of Dreams' follows a group of girls from a poor village who defy conservativism and discouragement to follow their dreams

In the modern world, love is no longer looked at with rose-coloured glasses. Mirroring this real-world shift, 'Lover' and 'It Ends With Us' opt for darker, more nuanced storylines.

The trailblazing Egyptian producer and actress with a tumultuous private life had become an icon when she died in 2020, not least for having stood against the nationalisation of cinema

A visionary film, and the state-of-the-art way in which it was shot, shows how modernised production is moving the country's movie-making up to global standards with a new genre: Arab action

There is a realistic and convincing portrayal of Egypt from a cosmopolitan cast in this 2023 release, but the struggle of the characters to make emotional progress stands out.

In 'Tales of a Cinematographer: The Strange and the Hidden of Filmmaking,' Shimi takes us behind the scenes of his storied career, mixing personal anecdotes with a rich national history.

Al Majalla reviews the film discussing its strengths and shortcomings. All in all, it is a valiant effort that finally does away with the misogyny often found in horror films.

'Feathers' had been subjected to exceptional scrutiny tantamount to a moral assassination campaign by ignorant fanatics who do not understand the nature of cinematic art