Egyptian film ‘Aisha Can’t Fly Away’ set for MENA premiere at Marrakech Film Festival
The film is an international co-production involving companies from Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Germany, Sudan, France and Saudi Arabia.
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The film is an international co-production involving companies from Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Germany, Sudan, France and Saudi Arabia.
The ceremony included a cultural segment where young Chinese and Egyptian filmmakers delivered a bilingual reading of 'The Date with Cinema'.
Helmed by Egyptian filmmaker Sarah Goher, the film tells the story of an eight-year-old maid in Cairo determined to ensure her affluent friend’s birthday celebration is a success.
Helmed by Egyptian filmmaker Sarah Goher, the film tells the story of an eight-year-old maid in Cairo determined to ensure her affluent friend’s birthday celebration is a success.
The Egyptian film is helmed by Karim El Shennawy and features Saudi actress Aseel Omran.
The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios and Film Square.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios and Film Square.
Following their world premieres at Un Certain Regard – Cannes 2025, both films are now heading to Yerevan.
The film stars Nelly Karim, Hanan Motawie, Hanan Youssef and Doha Ramadan.
The concept, screenplay and dialogue were crafted by Ahmed Darwish and Mohamed Abdullah, with Ahmed Nader Galal directing the film.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian Pavilion will host a series of insightful panel discussions, addressing key aspects of filmmaking and industry trends.
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
The film is produced by Film Clinic and The Planet Studios
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The Egypt-Denmark-Saudi co-production is produced by Ahmed Amer of Cairo-based A.A. Films and Patricia Drati of Copenhagen-based Good Company Pictures.
MAD World oversees global sales, while MAD Distribution manages the film’s distribution in the Arab world.
A collaborative effort between Vox Studios, Film Clinic and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the film is a shift for director Omar Hilal, making his debut in the world of cinema ...
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
From January 24 to February 2, Cinema Akil will host the 11th edition of the Reel Palestine Film Festival.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
The film is directed by Karim El Shennawy and stars Saudi actress Aseel Omran.
The film was recently announced as Lebanon's entry for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
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Filming is currently in progress in Cairo, Egypt, though the release date has yet to be announced.
The film’s international sales are handled by MAD World, while its distribution and sales in the Arab-speaking world are handled by MAD Distribution.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
Zaki stars alongside Mohamed Mamdouh, Mohamed Farrag, Sherine Reda, Khaled al-Sawy and Hassan al-Adl.
'Rat Hole' spotlights the ordeal of an underpaid female telemarketer grappling with ethical dilemmas while battling financial challenges.
'Trapped', directed by Manal Khaled, explores the lives of a group of women navigating a patriarchal society.
An adaptation of the late Egyptian writer Ihssan Abdoulkoudos’s novel of the same name, this film examines the life of a man torn between three women.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
Director Amr Salama collaborated with emerging Egyptian rapper Ziad Zaza, marking Zaza’s inaugural venture into the realm of acting.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
The film is directed, produced, and written by Mohamed El Samman.
The film centres around a couple who are working through marital issues.
'East of Noon' is one of eight films directed or co-directed by women among the 21 films selected this year.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
MAD Solutions has recently announced the acquisition of '60 Pounds', a film loosely based on a Ziad Zaza song.
The first film to receive approval for production within the inaugural season of the fund is 'Awlad Rizk 3'.
The film was produced in collaboration between Lagoonie Film Production and Rise Studio.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
Eiad Saleh has written the screenplay, while Raouf El Sayed has directed the film.
Jammal rose to prominence with her breakthrough performance in the 2010 film 'Carlos'.
‘I Promise You Paradise’, Morad Mostafa’s refugee drama has made history at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
The distribution of 'Overcast' is being managed by MAD Solutions.
This film, a modern take on Abdel-Quddous’ novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972, is scheduled for release later this year.
The film explores the life of a divorced man and how he copes with being out of his comfort zone.
The film follows the journey of 12 African musicians hailing from seven different countries along the Nile River.
MAD Solutions has recently announced the acquisition of '60 Pounds', a film loosely based on a Ziad Zaza song.
'Voy! Voy! Voy!', Omar Hilal’s directorial debut, is awaited with huge anticipation as it gears up for a theatrical premiere in various Arab countries this month. A collaborative effort between ...
