More than a Monolith

Summer 2021 / Essays

Home to 54 unique countries, ancient civilizations and cultures, Africa is much more than meets the world’s eye.

Creators Meet Censors

Winter 2018 / Essays

Since the 2011 uprising, the freedom and mood of Egyptian cinema and television have changed considerably. A story of the growing standoff between creators and censorship in post-2011 Egyptian drama.

A Director’s Clash

Fall 2017 / Midan

The film Eshtebak causes an uproar in Egypt.

Waheed Hamed is a screenwriter with an anti-Islamist mission. His films, television and radio dramas have tracked the transformation of Egyptian culture and society over the past half-century. He speaks to Cairo Review Associate Editor Nadeen Shaker about the state of Egyptian cinema and television today.