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CairoScene
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Alexandria in Frame: 7 Nostalgic Films From the Coastal City
From 'Habiby Da'iman' to 'Back to Alexandria', these movies confront the changing landscapes of Alexandria through tales of homecoming and departure. Aug 06, 2025 From the 1970s through the 2020s, these seven films trace Alexandria's evolving identity through stories of longing, displacement, and return. Whether through homecomings, romantic disillusionment, or snapshots of youth culture, each film captures a version of Alexandria - real or remembered - that reflects its layered past and uncertain present. Rasayel El Bahr (2010) Dawood Abdel Sayed's 'Rasayel El Bahr' (Messages from the Sea) blends psychological drama and social realism in the story of Yehia, a stammering doctor who abandons Cairo for the familiarity of Alexandria. Becoming a fisherman, he struggles to find the cosmopolitan city of his childhood, confronting ghosts from his past as he drifts through a place he no longer recognises. Microphone (2010) Directed by Ahmad Abdalla, 'Microphone' explores Alexandria's underground art scene through the eyes of Khaled, a man reeling from personal loss. Skaters, graffiti artists, and musicians populate the city's margins, giving Khaled a renewed sense of purpose. What begins as an attempt to revive a past relationship becomes a journey through the city's present - and his own. Back to Alexandria (2023) After 20 years away, Sue must fly home and confront her estranged and dying mother, Fairouz. Lebanese actress Nadine Labaki stars in this drama alongside Fanny Ardant as a mother-daughter duo. Nostalgia colours the vintage shots in this contemplative reconciliation with a past life in Alexandria. Ice Cream Fi Gleem (1992) In this musical drama, Amr Diab plays Saif, an aspiring singer living with friends in a garage. He leaves Alexandria for Cairo in search of fame, only to encounter setbacks, romance, and moments of self-discovery. Directed by Khairy Beshara, 'Ice Cream Fi Gleem' remains iconic for its soundtrack and snapshot of 1990s youth culture. Sayea' Bahr (2004) A street vendor in Alexandria, Hantera is wrongfully accused of murder in this romantic comedy-drama. With help from his friends, he must clear his name in time to marry his fiancée. Starring Yasmine Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Helmy, Sayea' Bahr is a light-hearted yet grounded portrayal of love and loyalty under pressure. Eskendereya…Leh? (1979) In 'Eskendereya…Leh?' ('Alexandria…Why?'), Youssef Chahine directs a film about his early life in the city during WWII. Protagonist Yehia plays director Chahine in the first of multiple autobiographical films. Yehia has dreams of acting and filmmaking in Hollywood, which he is forced to reconcile with the realities of war. Habiby Da'iman (1980) Set against the backdrop of Alexandria, this classic romance follows Farida, who agrees to an arranged marriage with wealthy Osama but remains in love with Ibrahim, a medical student. Years later, divorced and returning from Paris, she receives news that changes everything. 'Habiby Da'iman' (My Love Always) captures the bittersweet ache of missed chances and enduring love.
Identity
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
4 Egyptian Films That Hit Way Harder in Your Twenties
There's something no one tells you about your twenties: it's not some perfectly edited montage of 'figuring it all out.' It's more like jumping between jobs, cities, situationships, and Spotify playlists that no longer hit, and somehow, you're still thinking this might be the year everything makes sense. It's laughing hysterically in a car at midnight with people you're not sure will be in your life next year. It's the awkward weddings, the messy group chats, the friendships that quietly fade, and the late-night deep talks that remind you you're not completely lost and somewhere along the way, movies you once watched for fun suddenly feel personal. The friend group in Aw2at Faragh? That could've been yours. The creative frustration in Microphone? Too real. The emotional tension in Sahar El Layali? You've lived it and A7la El Aw2at? It makes you want to text that one person who knew you before the chaos. These films don't offer solutions, but they do make you feel seen and in your twenties, sometimes that's enough. Tell us which movie captures your twenties the most. Aw2at Faragh (2006) You probably watched it as a teenager and thought it was just about reckless youth and bad decisions. But in your twenties, it feels more like a mirror of the aimlessness, the quiet identity crises, and that sinking feeling of having too many choices and no clue what you're doing. It's not just a film about boredom, it's about what boredom turns into when you're lost, disconnected, and desperate to feel something real. Microphone (2010) For anyone who's ever tried to turn passion into purpose and felt that life was getting in their way, this movie is for you. Microphone isn't just about underground art and music. It's about that familiar urge to build something real in a place that doesn't always know what to do with dreamers. The film is quiet, unassuming, but emotionally loaded like all the times you've tried to make meaning out of chaos. Watching it in your twenties feels personal. It's not about making it big; it's about making it at all. Sahar El Layaly (2003) Because every friendship group has a point where things quietly start to fall apart, Sahar El Layaly feels like a love letter to the relationships you thought would last forever until they didn't. It's the unspoken tensions, the unresolved fights. The weight of things we never say but always feel. You watch it differently in your twenties not as someone judging the characters, but as someone realizing you are them. This film is about marriage, friendship, and betrayal but mostly it's about how easily everything can change. And how growing up sometimes means growing apart. A7la El Aw2at (2004) A film that proves the best times don't always look like it when you're in them. It's about three women trying to navigate love, grief, friendship, and identity, basically, every woman in her twenties. What makes it hit harder now is how real it feels. Messy, layered, intimate. The kind of film that doesn't offer answers, just reflections. It's about the women you become because of heartbreak, not despite it. About how old friendships resurface, how love is rarely convenient, and how healing never comes in a straight line. It's soft, raw, and strangely comforting. Being in your twenties is like watching these films: sometimes you don't get the plot, sometimes the characters frustrate you, and sometimes you cry in scenes that aren't even supposed to be sad. But somewhere in all of that, you realize you're not the only one figuring it out on the go.
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ClearOne Announces the Addition of a 4-Channel Access Point and a 4-Bay Dock for its Award-Winning DIALOG® UVHF Wireless Microphone System
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 27, 2025-- ClearOne, a global leader in conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions, has announced the addition of a 4-channel Access Point and a 4-bay Dock to its award-winning DIALOG® UVHF Wireless Microphone System. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: DIALOG® UVHF Wireless Microphone (Photo: Business Wire) 'We are excited to introduce these new additions to our DIALOG UVHF Wireless Microphone System,' said Derek Graham, CEO of ClearOne. 'The 4-channel Access Point and 4-bay Dock offer significant benefits like lower cost, system flexibility and a smaller form factor for the dock. This translates to increased value for our customers, making our high-quality wireless audio solutions more accessible and a better fit for applications that require fewer microphones.' With these new additions, the Dialog UVHF Wireless Microphone System now offers the flexibility to choose between an Access Point with 8 or 4 Dante channels and a Charger Dock capable of charging 8 or 4 microphones. The lightweight plenum-rated access point provides versatile mounting options for wall, ceiling, tabletop, or pole mounting, including VESA mount holes. The Dante-powered system utilizes the Dante Access Point for optimal signal transmission and system flexibility. The DIALOG UVHF is the only system with a wireless access point delivering antenna redundancy and diversity, maintaining audio quality in harsh environments. A wired Ethernet connection enables connection with management software via web browsers. The DIALOG® UVHF Wireless Microphone System combines class-leading flexibility, Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplicity, and Dante technology, offering up to 350 usable frequencies. An optional DIALOG UVHF Dante interface offers eight Euroblock balanced analog outputs, including mixed output, USB audio output, and eight GPIOs. This system provides professional-quality audio conferencing, video collaboration, and sound reinforcement for various applications and room types. Businesses and institutions benefit from a flexible wireless microphone system that addresses audio pickup needs for a wide variety of applications and rooms. With various microphone types available, including lavalier, lanyard, and headset-type bodypack microphones, the DIALOG UVHF provides unmatched flexibility for integrators, room designers, and meeting hosts. The DIALOG UVHF provides an ideal experience for hybrid and in-person conferencing, video collaboration, and voice lift in various settings. Standard to ClearOne solutions, the DIALOG UVHF supports all leading collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams®, Google Meet®, Zoom®, and WebEx®, ensuring seamless connectivity for in-person and hybrid users regardless of their personal system, ensuring meeting equity. The Dialog® UVHF Wireless Microphone System is backed by a three-year warranty. For more information about the Dialog UVHF Microphone System, click here. ClearOne will showcase its full range of solutions for modern hybrid work and learning environments at ISE 2025, Stand No. 2N220. SOURCE: ClearOne, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/27/2025 09:10 AM/DISC: 01/27/2025 09:10 AM
