Latest in Tag: drama Highlight
Latest in Tag: drama
CIFF to open with Florian Zellerâs drama âThe Fatherâ
The screening, which will take place at the Cairo Opera House, represents the filmâs Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region premiere gala.
Maya Morsi demands from drama producers to present respectful values towards women
President of the National Council for Women (NCW), Maya Morsi, demands from the drama producers to focus on presenting respectful values and protection for women in their dramatic productions
âZodiacâ: 15-episode drama series steals audiencesâ minds
For 1st in Middle East, thriller, mystery combined together under one roof with pharaonic twist
Watch It obtains exclusive rights in screening Egyptâs national productions
Agreement comes to digitalise content considered Egyptâs artistic legacy, document heritage of Egyptâs art scene in past decades
Eugenie Nights: Drama featuring Egyptâs lost beauty
Series is being accused of following same drama elements of Egyptâs previous hit, Grand Hotel
Women are always portrayed as victims, weak creatures in drama: study
Art is not only reason for low status of women; other factors include education, other media, says Al-Shafei
Wahet El-Ghoroub: history featured between the novel and series
While the novel focused on the political turmoil during Orabyâs era, the TV series portrayed the change in human nature
Not all novels are meant for TV: La Totfe Al Shams
La Totfe Al Shams is one of the most discussed and talked about Egyptian TV series this Ramadan. The series is an adaptation of Ihsan Abdel Quddousâ hugely successful novel that had already been turned into a hit feature film in 1961. Although it is very intriguing to start comparing the seriesâ casting choices, performances, …
30 Youm: a worthy thriller, or a waste of time?
When it is estimated that there are more than 37 new Egyptian TV series released, one has to be picky when deciding which of them to give their time to. Usually, people decide which series they should watch based on the cast (an actor who they know always chooses the right scripts to play, a …
âRamadan Kareemâ: the diaries of a simple Egyptian district
The series documents Ramadanâs cultural rituals that are about to die
La Totfe’ El Shams: a classic-novel-turned-controversial-series
In 1960, leading author Ihsan Abdel Quddous released his two-part-novel “La Totfe’ El Shams.â The novel is considered one of the most popular literary works that sheds light on the contradictions between the younger and older generations and the struggles of the youth at that time. In 1961, notable director Salah Abo Seif turned the …
Lawsuit calls for stop screening a series for âinsulting presidentâ
The seriesâ production team has apologized for the âunintentional mistakeâ that led some of the âMuslim Brotherhood eraâs left oversâ to be mistakenly captured on camera
Most TV series during Ramadan rely on sexual-related content
A report by the Supreme Council for Media Regulations documented shows with verbal vulgarity, political projections, and sex promotionÂ
Fel La La Land: when comedians use disgraceful stereotypes for funÂ
A few years ago, a group of novice theatrical artists were introduced to the Egyptian audience by the leading comedian Ashraf Abdel Baky in a number of short plays that were aired on one of the popular TV channels with high viewership rates. Although such experience that carried the name of âTiatro Masrâ was successful …
Ghada Abdel Razik accused of ruining flight attendantsâ reputationÂ
For years, superstar Ghada Abdel Razik and her Ramadan series have been grabbing the attention of many viewers, with the actress’ unexpected roles besides the creativity of the script and the interesting plotâsomething that might change this year with her latest series âArd Gawâ (Ground to Air), directed by Mohammed Gomaa. The first episode of …
Ramadan 2017: action and comedy series dominate the scene
From one year to another, millions of Egyptian Muslims wait for Ramadan, the holy month, which is always connected to spirituality, prayers, and other religious rituals. Al mesharati (the drummer) roams the streets, beating his drums to wake people up to have their sohour, and shops cover their entrances with coloured lanterns with the aim …
âAge of Magnificenceâ is back for a new season of drama
Many would not be able to name a certain point in time that resembles the age of magnificence. Nonetheless, many local-fashion fanatics can instantly describe what these words summon in their minds. Over a year ago, Zaam launched a theatrical-bags collection that remains, despite the seasons, an evident local success story. The home-grown brand is …
Creative industry summit: developing a vision for upcoming challenges
Aiming to discuss creativity in advertising, drama, and digital marketing campaigns during the month of Ramadan, the creative industry summit launched its annual special event on 5 September. The summit aims to bring together large numbers of professionals in the business and creative industries in Egypt by targeting six key areas, including advertising, art and …
Grand Hotel: a journey through time
One of the most talked about drama series this Ramadan is Grand Hotel, a show based on a Spanish series bearing the same name. Taking place in the 1950s, the show follows the story of Ali and his quest to solve the mystery of his missing sister who worked at the notorious Grand Hotel in …
Evil wins the competition in Ramadan drama this year
This Ramadan, the drama competition has tipped the balance. It witnessed a rebirth of some experienced and young actors, and frustration with others who failed to impress their audience with a new story or performance this year. Yousra is one of the actresses who has enjoyed the spotlight this Ramadan, thanks to her outstanding talent …
Grand Hotel: a thriller drama for every family
This Ramadan, thousands stepped into the wide aisles and endless corridors of the ever-charming Grand Hotel in Aswan. From spectacular scenery to breath-taking costumes, the magic and elegance of this one particular TV series have many viewers glued to their TV sets and computer monitors in complete awe. Grand Hotel is a drama series that …
Adhering to stereotypes, Ramadan series focus on fragile, unstable women
Many script writers have decided to put their heroines in a standard role, where she suffers from a diversion of mental illness or abnormal behaviour.
Why Holocaust drama ‘Son of Saul’ is an ‘anti-‘Schindler’s List” film
Germany is one of the last countries to release the Oscar-winning Hungarian concentration camp drama “Son of Saul” in cinemas. It raises the never-ending question of whether fiction can truly do justice to the Holocaust.
Drama takes over the European Film Festival
All of the participating movies at The Panorama of the European Film Festival this year have won several awards in various film festivals. The drama genre took the biggest share of the festival, with movies from all around Europe featuring the struggles of peopleâs lives. Here are some of the participating movies, which will be …
Al-Ahd: A dramatic battle to win the throne
The charactersâ brutal fight over the throne plus their super natural powers and numerous interrelationships sparked resemblance to another famous series
Fantasy takes over Egyptian drama in Ramadan series
By Rana Khaled The yearly marathon of Ramadan series has started, raising waves of praise and criticism by thousands of viewers, who share their thoughts and judgments daily on different social media sites. Like last Ramadan, most of the series this year focused on tackling social issues, such as “Waly El-Aahd”, starring Lucy, Hamada Helal …
â1980 and upwardsâ represents true suffering of our generation, says writer
Mahmoud Gamal, the playâs 30-year-old writer, also acts in it. He sat with Daily News Egypt to talk about the details of the play and the background of its scenes.
â1980 and Upwardsâ: The youthâs pain relief
A play that many have watched over and over
Ramadanâs drama series infused with politics
Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in Ramadan. While politics have always found their way into these series, the January 25th Revolution has taken this politicisation to a new level. The Daily News Egypt reviews the themes portrayed in drama series of this yearâs Ramadan, how the political conflict is represented and what narratives are propagated.
The coverage of violence against women
Egyptian women experience various forms of discrimination in public and private life. One of the biggest results of discrimination is violence. Although the media condemns violence and raises awareness about its enormity in some outlets, it has been accused of accidently perpetuating violence as well. Daily News Egypt investigates how violence against Egyptian women is covered in both printed and televised media.