Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
Egyptian cinema once dominated film production across.
Variety reports: Egyptian cinema once dominated film production across.
As the ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival wrapped in Egypt, the conversation among some of the country’s and region’s leading producers and filmmakers turned to what the industry needs to turn its wealth of talent into films that can find audiences both at home and abroad.
This entertainment story centres on Egypt. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its, Industry Veterans Call for Better and Wider Distribution.
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