Letters from Cairo
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Synopsis:
This film focuses on the perspectives of Egyptian artists,
intellectuals and development professionals in
Cairo--people who have spent their professional lives
reflecting on Egyptian culture and its place in the
world. It’s is a collection of video
interviews filmed from January, 2002-January, 2003.
Egyptians give their perspectives on America and Americans,
especially since September 11, touching on such topics as
terrorism, Islam, globalization and the image of the U.S.
in their culture. They discuss the challenges to a better
understanding between our countries. The documentary
includes interviews with such notables from the Arab world
as filmmakers Ateyyat al Abnoudy and Mohamed Khan, novelist
and editor Gamal al Ghitany, and Sudanese author Tayeb
Salih. It is meant as an introduction to Arab perspectives
and is intended to encourage further discussion of the
issues raised.
Music by Yehya Khalil
Screenings include:
Intermedia Arts
Bryant Lake Bowl
Middle Eastern Studies Association (MESA) Film Festival
WorldFest Houston (Bronze Award, International
Documentaries)
Produced by Cafe Aziza, Inc.,
2003
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