Rawi Issue 9: The Cinema Edition takes readers on an engaging journey through the history, art, and preservation of Egyptian cinema, exploring the stories, people,...

Rawi Issue 9: The Cinema Edition takes readers on an engaging journey through the history, art, and preservation of Egyptian cinema, exploring the stories, people, and movements that have shaped one of the region’s richest cinematic traditions.

This special issue sheds light on the legacy of Egyptian film archives and the ongoing efforts to preserve the country’s cinematic memory in “A Map of Love and Loss”. It also traces the evolution of documentary filmmaking in “Broken Narratives: Egyptian Documentary 1912–80”, while “The Dancer’s Paradox” explores the cultural significance of dance and its representation on screen.

Going beyond the films themselves, the issue highlights the women who helped shape cinema behind the camera, revisits the histories of iconic film studios, and explores alternative filmmaking movements that challenged conventional storytelling and cinematic traditions.

A rich exploration of Egypt’s cinematic heritage, Rawi Issue 9: The Cinema Edition offers film enthusiasts, researchers, and curious readers a deeper understanding of the people, stories, and cultural forces behind Egyptian cinema.

Languages: English and Arabic.