Egypt stood as a powerhouse in Arab cinema in the 1980s, producing over 100 films annually, and becoming the cultural center ...

In a culture striving to project unity, how did Egypt’s sweetheart come to reflect the deeper uncertainties of her times?

Protesters displayed images of Egyptian cultural icons, holding posters depicting the leading lights of Egypt’s artistic golden age, such as Um Kalthoum, Soad Hosny and Ismail Yassin.

By Malak Khaled Today, we celebrate the birthday of Soad Hosny, the Cinderella who became an icon of Arab cinema. She remains ...