Inspire Middle East What were the highlights of El Gouna Film Festival’s third edition? The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival came to a close on September 27. 04/10/2019
Inspire Middle East Can MENA horror films go mainstream? Yes, says Emirati filmmaker The genre of horror has not been much explored by filmmakers in the Middle East and North Africa to date, nor achieved mainstream success. 04/10/2019
Ideas London Film Festival is back, and it’s no longer white A host of smaller festivals have set up events around the LFF to celebrate minorities on the silver screen. 30/09/2019
Cinema El Gouna Film Festival: Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri shares her experience Documentaries are not just about showing life's harsh realities, Mai Masri, a Palestinian filmmaker who has directed more than eight films focusing on the struggles of her home country and Lebanon over a span of more than 30 years. 28/09/2019
Cinema A family’s experience of war inspires Kosovo’s entry for the Oscars A film about the war in Kosovo has been submitted for best international feature at next year's Oscars. 'Zana' is inspired by events that happened to the family of director Antoneta Kastrati during the war. 27/09/2019
Cinema El Gouna Film Festival: How to get a film seen around the world Getting people to actually see your film, is one of the most difficult and constant challenges independent filmmakers face once they have created their work. Distribution specialists gathered on Tuesday to discuss the topic at the El Gouna Film Festival. 26/09/2019
Cinema Egypt’s first animated feature took 20 years to make After nearly 20 years in the making, Egypt’s first animated feature movie hit the big screen on Monday at the third edition of the El Gouna International Film Festival in Egypt. 25/09/2019
Cinema Change in narrative: how can film play a part in refugee crises? Humanitarians and Arab filmmakers gathered during the 3rd edition of El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt to discuss the cinema industry’s role in refugee crises across the globe. 23/09/2019
no comment Car chases and stunts as James Bond crew settles into Matera Eyewitness footage captured in August, show scenes of a dramatic car chase being filmed in Matera, Italy, for the new James Bond film "No Time to Die". 12/09/2019
Cult Jodorowski's latest documentary explores 'psychomagic' and healing The avant-garde film maker has developed an alternative form of healing by freeing the subconscious through his art. 12/09/2019
no comment This week's best no comments: Film, food fights & the best whistlers Here are some of our best no comment videos from this week. 30/08/2019
USA Mattress mayhem as strong winds disrupt open-air cinema event Dozens of mattresses set up for an event called 'The Bed Cinema' get blown across a park in Denver. 20/08/2019
View Netflix's star-studded 'The Irishman' is one of 2019's most important movies ǀ View When names like Scorsese and Pacino are going to Netflix, who is going to be the brave industry soul that blocks their awards-show entrance? 01/08/2019
United Kingdom London Comic-Con kicks off with new Star Wars Zone A bevvy of actors from some of the most iconic films and television series will attend the three-day event in the British capital. 26/07/2019
United Kingdom Feline baffled: 'Cats' cinematic adaptation provokes strong views The trailer for Tom Hooper's cinematic adaptation of "Cats" has provoked strong reactions online. 19/07/2019
Destinations We stayed at the first 5-star hotel in Saint-Tropez We checked in at Byblos Palace hotel on the Cote d'Azur to indulge in slow living, French style. 11/07/2019
USA 'Men in Black' and 'Larry Sanders' actor Rip Torn dies at 88 Rip Torn, his real name, had scrapes with fellow artists and the law in a career during which he was nominated for nine Emmys, an Oscar and a Tony. 10/07/2019
USA Kevin Spacey accuser pleads Fifth on missing phone The Oscar winner has been charged for an alleged groping incident at a bar in Nantucket in 2016 . 08/07/2019
Ideas Whats on in July? Environmental arts and culture across Europe A rundown of a few green events and activities to get stuck into this month 05/07/2019
Italy Italian film and opera director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96 Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director acclaimed for his work in film, theatre and opera, has died at the age of 96. 15/06/2019
Inspire Middle East How is Disney’s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East? Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan’s contribution to the international film industry. 14/06/2019
Inspire Middle East Film mogul Tarak Ben Ammar urges expansion of Arab cinema industry Tunisian producer Tarak Ben Ammar has been in the international movie business for almost 50 years. 14/06/2019
world news Cannes Film Festival 2019 winners This year's winner of the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film festival has been awarded to South Korean director Bong Joon-ho for his film 'Parasite'. 26/05/2019
France 'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins the Palme d'or in Cannes 'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival 25/05/2019
USA Some of pop culture's most iconic vehicles displayed in Los Angeles Over 40 vehicles from movies and video games are being displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum. 24/05/2019
no comment Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom on Cannes red carpet Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio made his third appearance in as many days on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Thursday (May 23), this time accompanied by actor Orlando Bloom. 24/05/2019
