Category: culture and media

The night I watched “Round 13” at the Cairo International Film Festival, within the Arab Horizons Competition, I walked out with a weight in my chest — the kind of emotional imprint only a sincere, well-crafted film can leave behind. And now, as the film continues its remarkable journey with a celebrated world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), it has become clear that what we witnessed in Cairo was more than a screening; it was the emergence of a powerful new voice in Arab cinema. From…

 In a move signaling a bold step into the future of storytelling, the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) officially launched “CAIRO’S XR,” a first-of-its-kind section dedicated to new media and immersive technologies. The exclusive launch was inaugurated by the festival’s President Hussein Fahmy. CAIRO’S XR is designed as an advanced global platform, showcasing cutting-edge work in extended reality (XR) films, interactive experiences, artificial intelligence-driven projects, and narrative games. The initiative aims to provide a stage for international artists to redefine the boundaries of cinematic narrative. “These innovative projects represent…

In a historic first for the prestigious Carthage Theatre Festival (JTC), its 26th edition will feature an International Theatre Forum, signaling a new chapter of intellectual exchange for the renowned event. Scheduled to run over three days from November 24 to 26, the groundbreaking forum will convene under the theme “The Theatre Artist: Their Time and Their Works.” This initiative aims to create a dynamic crossroads for playwrights, directors, researchers, and academics from the global theatrical, artistic, and social sciences communities. The forum is designed to spotlight major stage experiences pioneered…

In a wide-ranging address to the Arab press, veteran actor and President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), Hussein Fahmy, outlined an ambitious blueprint for the event’s future, emphasizing film restoration, digital accessibility, and a commitment to its foundational legacy. Fahmy expressed his unwavering ambition to not only maintain but elevate the festival’s status. “Our mission is to deliver a better edition each year,” he stated, affirming his goal to keep CIFF as the premier film festival in the Arab region. A Crusade to Save Egyptian Cinema A significant…

The organizing committee for the Carthage Theatre Days (JTC) unveiled the program for its 26th edition during a press conference at the City of Culture on Thursday, setting the stage for the festival to run from November 22 to 29 in the capital. Under the banner “Theatre, a Conscience and a Change. Theatre, the Beating Heart of the Street,” this year’s event aims to position the stage as a vital force for social reflection. “The selected plays and works this year reflect us, with concerns common to the peoples of…

Tunisian cinema made a striking appearance at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) with the world premiere of “Round 13”, directed by Mohamed Ali Nahdi. The film screened within the prestigious Critics’ Picks competition, receiving strong praise from international press and festival critics. Lead actors Helmi Dridi and Afef Ben Mahmoud drew notable attention on the black carpet with their charismatic presence, before joining an engaging post-screening discussion that highlighted the emotional power of their performances. A Human Drama About Faith, Pain, and Resilience“Round 13” follows former boxing champion…