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Sherif M. Awad

film critic-curator

since 1990

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The Rise of Egyptian Film Industry: Fadi al-Lawand’s Journey

by Sherif M. Awad This article explores the journey of Fadi al-Lawand, an artist hailing from a family deeply rooted in the Egyptian film industry. Discover how his upbringing and experiences shaped...

Exploring Egypt Through Film Locations: A Roundup of Iconic Places

by Sherif M. Awad With the earliest film projections using a Lumière Brothers’ cinematograph at the Toussoun Exchange in Alexandria on the 15th of November then in Cairo on the 28th of November 1896...

Ahmed Boulane

A Renowned Filmmaker from Morocco by Sherif Awad Cinema in Morocco has a long history, dating back to 1897 when Louis Lumière shot one of the first films ever made, titled “The Moroccan...

Best of 2016 Films, Egypt and the US by Sherif M. Awad

Best Films of 2016 – Egypt and the US Top Worldwide Box Office 1. Captain America: Civil War ($1,153 million) Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett...

Egypt: Cinema of the Sun

by Sherif M. Awad Introduction Egyptian History and Films Interview with Daniel Rafaelic Insights into the Book and its Beginnings The Mummy Films From Banned Movies to Tom Cruise’s Latest...

The Egyptian Stuntman: Amr MacGyver

  The Egyptian Stuntman: Amr MacGyver’s Daring Journey from Car Racing to Film Action Amr MacGyver’s story is one of speed, precision, and courage. Born as Amr Sayed Mahmoud in Cairo, he became...

Archivist Mohamed Sadek: Preserving Egypt’s Cultural History

       Archivist Mohamed Sadek: Preserving Egypt’s Cinematic and Cultural Heritage In a quiet corner of Cairo’s bustling Faysal neighborhood, Mohamed Sadek’s office is a treasure...
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