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Egyptian drama The Last Miracle has been replaced as the opening-night film of El Gouna Film Festival amid reports it had not been cleared by local censors.

The film, directed by Abdelwahab Shawky, was due to screen this evening (October 24) at the festival in the Egyptian resort town on the shores of the Red Sea.

However, a statement released today by organisers said there has been “an adjustment to the original lineup” as The Last Miracle “unfortunately could not be screened”.

In its place, the festival is set to screen The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent by Croatia’s Nebojsa Slijepcevic,...

Exclusive: Mena film distribution and marketing company and talent agency Mad Solutions has acquired worldwide rights to the short film The Last Miracle ahead of its world premiere as the opener of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival later this month.

Its subsidiary Mad Distribution will handle its release across Arab-speaking territories, while the company’s recently-launched sales arm Mad World will look after sales in all other territories.

The Egyptian short is directed by Abdelwahab Shawky, whose previous credits include assistant director on Sudanese breakout feature You Will Die At 20 by Amjad Abu Alala.

Popular actor Khaled Kamal plays 40-year-old Yahya, who receives a surprising phone call from a deceased Sheikh at a bar. Little does he know he’s about to go on a spiritual journey with an unexpected conclusion.

It is based on a tale in a short story collection titled ‘The...

On Saturday June 15 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Mother of All Lies!

Episode Summary

In this episode of “Mother of All Lies” airing on Investigation Discovery, viewers can anticipate a riveting exploration of a complex and intriguing true crime story. As with each installment of this gripping series, audiences are drawn into a world of deception, betrayal, and shocking revelations.

“Mother of All Lies” delves deep into the tangled web of deceit woven by individuals whose lives intersect in unexpected and often tragic ways. With meticulous attention to detail and compelling storytelling, the episode unravels the layers of secrets and lies that ultimately lead to devastating consequences.

From intricate police investigations to emotional interviews with those closest to the case, “Mother of All Lies” offers viewers a front-row seat to the pursuit of truth and justice. As the narrative unfolds, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats, eagerly following every...

This Saturday at 10:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery, viewers are in for a riveting ride with “Mother of All Lies.” This gripping program delves into true crime stories that center around the complex dynamics of motherhood and deception. From shocking betrayals to twisted family secrets, each episode unravels a tale of manipulation and deceit that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

With meticulous investigation and expert analysis, “Mother of All Lies” sheds light on the darkest corners of human behavior, exploring the lengths to which some individuals will go to maintain their facades of innocence and trustworthiness. As viewers follow along with each case, they’ll be drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems and even the closest bonds can harbor deadly secrets.

From cases of maternal murder to elaborate schemes orchestrated by cunning matriarchs, “Mother of All Lies” exposes the chilling reality behind...

The Atlas Workshops feature the participation of Martin Scorsese as its first patron this year.

Hédi Zardi, a film programmer, producer and founder of Paris-based sales company Luxbox, is the head of Atlas Workshops, the talent development programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, which starts today (Novemberr 24).

During the past five editions of the Atlas Workshops, initiated in 2018, a total of 111 projects have participated, including 48 from Morocco. Several have gone on to screen at top international festivals. This year, four Atlas alumni were featured at Cannes, among them Asmae El Moudir’s feature documentaryThe Mother Of All Lies, and Kamal Lazraq’s Hounds.

The Atlas Workshops feature the participation of Martin Scorsese as its first patron this year.

Hédi Zardi, a film programmer, producer and founder of Paris-based sales company Luxbox, is the head of Atlas Workshops, the talent development programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, which starts today (Novemberr 24).

This year the Atlas Workshops feature the participation of Martin Scorsese as its first patron.

During the past five editions of the Atlas Workshops, initiated in 2018, a total of 111 projects have participated, including 48 from Morocco. Several have gone on to screen at top international festivals. This year, four Atlas alumni were featured at Cannes,...

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival has announced a new batch of mostly international titles set to launch in its Festival Favorites and Treasures strands, including the international premiere of U.S. actor-turned-director Jennifer Esposito’s New York City mob drama “Fresh Kills.”

Inspired by Esposito’s upbringing in Staten Island, “Fresh Kills” – in which Esposito co-stars with Annabella Sciorra – bowed stateside at the Tribeca Festival in June.

Other international talents peppered throughout the Red Sea sections likely to be making the trek to Saudi include Anna Kendrick with her period crime drama “Woman of the Hour”; David Oyelowo, producer of high-profile soccer doc “Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story”; Ewan McGregor and Ellen Burstyn for Swedish director Niclas Larsson’s “Mother, Couch”; Serena and Venus Williams as executive producers of “Copa 71,” the story of the groundbreaking 1971 Women’s World Cup; and French writer-director Laetitia Colombani with her drama “The Braid.

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman Of The Hour and family drama Mother Couch, starring Ewan McGregor and Ellen Burstyn, are headed to the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival, running from November 30 to December 9 in the port city of Jeddah.

The titles will play in the Festival Favorites sidebar which was announced on Thursday alongside the event’s Red Sea: Treasures strand.

Kendrick directs and stars in Netflix-acquired drama Woman Of The Hour as a woman whose path crosses notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala, whilst in Niclas Larsson’s first film Mother Couch, McGregor plays a man whose mother squats the family furniture store.

Further films in the line-up – showcasing 21 buzzy festival titles from the last 12 months – include the David Oyelowo produced documentary Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story; Women’s World Cup doc Copa 71, executive produced by Serena and Venus Williams, Jennifer Esposito’s Fresh Kills,...

The 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival has announced its selection, opening with Richard Linklater’s comedy Hit Man.

The event, running from November 24 to December 24, will unfold two months after the devastating earthquake in the nearby Atlas Mountains in September, which killed more than 2,000 people.

The management team has decided to push on with the event to support Marrakech, which suffered very little damage and relies heavily on tourism for its livelihood.

Hit Man will play as part of the festival’s six picture red carpet Gala selection which also includes Matteo Garrone’s Italian Oscar entry Me Captain and Michel Franco’s Memory.

Previously announced high-profile guests due to attend this year include Martin Scorsese, who will act as a mentor to emerging filmmakers attending the industry-focused Atlas Workshops, and Jessica Chastain as president of the jury.

She will be joined by Iranian actress and director Zar Amir,...