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CairoScene
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Mazra'a Network Named New Programmer at the Institut Français d'Egypte
Mazra'a Network to curate a film lineup at Cinéma de Mounira, launching March 3rd and running every Monday until mid-July. Mar 02, 2025 Mazra'a Network for Arts and Culture has been appointed as the new programmer of Cinéma de Mounira at the Institut Français d'Egypte. The first lineup, under the title 'So That the Birds Return', explores themes of memory and belonging, featuring a selection of shorts and features that introduce emerging talent and unconventional narratives. 'I am glad that we are supporting the emerging scene in Egypt, and we will keep on doing it,' Eric Chevallier, the ambassador of France in Egypt, said. Mazra'a Network, a Cairo-based social enterprise, operates at the intersection of artistic expression and communal engagement. Founded by Youssef Mansour, its name - Arabic for 'Farm' - pays homage to Egypt's agricultural heritage and the collective spirit that once shaped its cultural landscape. Over the past five years, the organisation has cultivated creative initiatives that serve both artists and the public, with subsidiaries focusing on cultural entertainment and engagement through a grassroots approach. 'Mazra'a being selected as the programmer for Cinema de Mounira is an exciting opportunity to put concrete steps in democratising arts for both the public and the arts community,' Youssef Monsour tells CairoScene. 'We're proving that making art and having skill are the only tokens you need as an artist to be platformed.' The upcoming screenings will include a strong presence of women-led works and selections from the SWANA region, with an emphasis on young Egyptian filmmakers. The program launches March 3rd and continues every Monday until mid-July. A full schedule will be announced soon.
Al-Ahram Weekly
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
German, French embassies hold panel on protection of marine ecosystems in Egypt - Society
The Embassies of Germany and France in Egypt hosted a panel discussion at the Institut Français d'Egypte titled 'Elevating Ocean Solutions for Climate Action: Bridging Science, Policy, and Implementation'. The event was held on Tuesday in preparation for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), scheduled for June 2025 in Nice, France. It brought together key stakeholders to address pressing marine and climate challenges. Approximately 150 attendees from Egypt, France, and Germany, including policymakers, scientists, and civil society representatives, addressed the global significance of oceans in climate change and focused on Egypt's role in marine protection. In addition, the participants in the event emphasized the need for more substantial commitments under the Paris Agreement. They highlighted the ongoing ratification of the United Nations BBNJ Agreement (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction), a landmark international treaty to bolster multilateral marine protection. Furthermore, the event constituted part of the Cairo Climate Talks, an initiative by the German Embassy fostering dialogue between Egypt and Germany on environmental and energy-related issues. The event is also a part of Blue Talks, a global program spearheaded by France in the lead-up to UNOC 3. Éric Chevallier, Ambassador of France to Egypt, and Jürgen Schulz, Ambassador of Germany to Egypt, inaugurated the session. 'The protection of the oceans and marine ecosystems is a priority for us,' stated Ambassador Chevallier. 'As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement of 2015, France is preparing to host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference. Addressing climate change is a shared responsibility, and Egypt, like France and Germany, plays a crucial role in marine protection,' he added. On the other hand, Ambassador Schulz underscored the necessity of cooperation to combat climate change effects and achieve marine protection. 'Sustainable solutions to safeguard our oceans and climate can only be developed through strong synergies between science, policy, and practice. Collaboration is key to driving real change,' he emphasized. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
