Sundance TV launches MENA first short film competition
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
Sundance TV has announced its first ever SundanceTV Shorts competition in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, following last year’s successful South Africa edition. This year’s winning entrant and three runners-up will have their films broadcast on SundanceTV later in the year. “The SundanceTV Shorts competition embodies the true spirit of the channel itself,” said Harold Gronenthal, Executive Vice President, Programming and Marketing for AMC Networks International. “It provides a platform for independent storytelling, and shines a spotlight on new and emerging talent.” The Jury Pr ..read more
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Musk statements on alien construction of Egypt Pyramids denounced as ‘hallucinations’
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
A tweet by billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk that claim Egypt’s Pyramids were built by aliens has stirred controversy. The short tweet by the SpaceX and Tesla CEO on Friday said, “Aliens built the pyramids obv.”   Aliens built the pyramids obv — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2020 The theory, which remains unproven, has been debated for years, but no historical or scientific proof has ever been found to prove its veracity. Musk’s statements were heavily criticised in Arabic speaking media. Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass responded to Musk’s claims, arguing, “[The] fortune of the billio ..read more
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Egypt to resume Art Jameel programme supporting traditional arts and heritage
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
Egypt’s Cultural Development Fund is to resume the two-year Jameel House of Traditional Arts programme in Cairo’s Fustat district, local media reported on Wednesday. The programme was launched in 2009, by the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt and The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London, as a centre for the study of traditional arts and the preservation of heritage. Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the programme has rescheduled its course in order to preserve public health. The new schedule includes dividing the students into two groups during the practical sessions ..read more
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Video: Kaaba Kiswah production in Egypt
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
Ahmed Shawky Othman Al Qasbaji is the grandson of the first Kaaba Kiswah maker in Egypt. The Kiswah used to be made annually at the hands of 10 people before the pilgrimage season. The Kiswah was used for the entire year until it was replaced next year. “My great-grandfather came to Cairo upon the request of Muhammad Ali Pasha to do the job,” Al Qasbaji said. He added that “My great-grandfather Abdel Hamid was the first to make the Kiswah in Egypt. My grandfather Othman inherited the profession for three years in 1924-1926.” He learned the workmanship for six years. When he was 12, he started ..read more
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Egypt announces new archaeological discovery from Ramses II era
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced, on Monday, the discovery of new archaeological finds dating from the reign of Ramses II and from Egypt’s Coptic era. In a statement, the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced that a number of carved stone blocks and statues were discovered during excavations 2km southeast of Memphis, in the modern day area of Mit Rahina, in Giza. Memphis was Ancient Egypt’s capital in the Old Kingdom, and remained an important city throughout Ancient Egyptian history. Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said the stat ..read more
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Saudi Arabia to release ‘Shams Al-Maaref’ feature film this weekend
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by Bassant Mohammed
3y ago
The Saudi feature film Shams Al-Maaref will be released in cinemas across Saudi Arabia this weekend, as Muslims celebrate the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Directed by Faris Godus and produced by his brother Suhaib Godus, the film revolves around the story of high school senior student Husam, played by Baraa Alem, who becomes interested in video production. His interest crops up at the same time as the internet starts creating social change. The Godus brothers are well-known in the internet video production field, having previously created short films and television series, including 2016’s Depressing ..read more
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Folk, Performing Arts House to present shows in Cairo and Alexandria
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by Bassant Mohammed
3y ago
A variety of shows will take place across Egypt as part of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holidays as of 31 July. The Artistic House for Folk and Performing Arts, affiliated to the Cultural Production Affairs Sector, headed by Khaled Galal, will present two shows at the National Circus during the Eid Al-Adha holidays. The shows will commence from the second day of the public holiday, in addition to a concert at the Mohamed Abdel Wahab Theater in Alexandria. The National Circus, headed by Walid Taha, will present shows at its main Agouza set, at 17:30 and 20:00. This is in addition to a concert at 21 ..read more
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6 new films hitting Egyptian theatres in Eid Al-Adha
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by Bassant Mohammed
3y ago
Despite the challenges and uncertainties of the current period given the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, filmmakers are prepared to move forward with plans to bring cinema-goers back to film theatres. This is especially as the economy begins to reopen following the state co-existence plan with the coronavirus. As restrictions continue to ease across Egypt, film theatres have seen resurgence in hopes, and are currently preparing to attract cinema fans during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holidays. Following a five month hiatus, several Egyptian films are expected to be released in the next we ..read more
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Abydos archaeological mission discovers Ptolemaic-era ‘offerings rooms’
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by Daily News Egypt
3y ago
Egypt’s archaeological survey mission has discovered a group of Ptolemaic-era offering rooms in west Abydos, in modern day Sohag governorate. The rooms were discovered through holes in a mountain, with each room containing areas for placing offerings to ancient Egyptian gods. These holes are located high up on a cliff face in a sacred valley area, south of the royal cemetery at the necropolis of the Early Dynastic Period kingdom in Abydos’ Umm el-Qa’ab area. local media reported on Saturday. The area’s modern Arabic name, Umm el-Qa’ab, hints at the large number of pots and pottery shards found ..read more
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Culture Ministry to celebrate 23 July Revolution anniversary with special events
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by Bassant Mohammed
3y ago
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture will celebrate the 23 July Revolution anniversary with special events including music concerts and 50% discount on the National Center for Translation’s publications. As the live events are limited this year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ministry will also present cultural activities via its official YouTube channel. Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem said that the 23 July Revolution features prominently in the country’s modern history. The event succeeded in embodying the dreams and aspirations of the Egyptian people. Achieving independenc ..read more
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