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In Hamra, Egyptian cinema read through the politics that shape it

A four-day film event in Hamra explores modern Egyptian history through cinema, discussion and context.

In Hamra, Egyptian cinema read through the politics that shape it

The film "Cairo 30" by Salah Abou Seif inaugurated the Egyptian Film Week at T-Marbouta. (Credit: Photo provided by the restaurant)

As dusk falls over Hamra, a small crowd ascends the stairs of T-Marbouta, leaving behind the cafe’s low hum of conversation and clinking glasses.Upstairs, the space tightens into a library: plastic chairs, wooden tables, shelves filled with books and small plants softening the edges. A projector shines against one wall. The four films screening at the Egyptian Film Week in T-Marbouta. (Credit: Photo provided by the restaurant) Downstairs, people chat over drinks. Upstairs, a film is about to start. The Egyptian cinema finds its temporary home between the two floors through a place that operates with an intimate, open and lively vibe.This is Egyptian Film Week at T-Marbouta, a four-day event from Feb. 24 to 27 featuring four Egyptian films at no charge. Theater in Beirut 'When a show can change lives': Benoit Soles and the Turing lesson...
As dusk falls over Hamra, a small crowd ascends the stairs of T-Marbouta, leaving behind the cafe’s low hum of conversation and clinking glasses.Upstairs, the space tightens into a library: plastic chairs, wooden tables, shelves filled with books and small plants softening the edges. A projector shines against one wall. The four films screening at the Egyptian Film Week in T-Marbouta. (Credit: Photo provided by the restaurant) Downstairs, people chat over drinks. Upstairs, a film is about to start. The Egyptian cinema finds its temporary home between the two floors through a place that operates with an intimate, open and lively vibe.This is Egyptian Film Week at T-Marbouta, a four-day event from Feb. 24 to 27 featuring four Egyptian films at no charge. Theater in Beirut 'When a show can change lives': Benoit Soles and the Turing...
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