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Sherif M. Awad

film critic-curator

since 1990

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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

by Sherif M. Awad Explore the thrilling world of Amr MacGyver, Egypt’s renowned stuntman, through this captivating article by Sherif Awad. Discover Amr’s journey from car racing champion...

Archivist Mohamed Sadek: Preserving Egypt’s Cultural History by Sherif M. Awad

by Sherif M. Awad Learn about Mohamed Sadek, an archivist based in Cairo’s Faysal neighborhood, who has dedicated his life to preserving Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. Explore his...
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