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Egypt Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
My Brother, My Brother' Makes History as First Egyptian Film to Win Oscar-Qualifying Golden Gate Award
In a groundbreaking achievement for Egyptian cinema, the animated short film My Brother, My Brother has made history by becoming the first Egyptian film to win the prestigious Oscar-qualifying Golden Gate Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival. This emotional and visually stunning film captured the hearts of the jury with its powerful storytelling and unique artistic vision, marking a proud moment for the Arab world on the global stage and paving the way for more recognition of Egyptian talent in international animation. My Brother, My Brother is directed by Abdelrahman Dnewar.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans in disbelief over Hollywood actor Vin Diesel's real name
Fans have been stunned to learn that Fast & Furious legend Vin Diesel isn't actually called Vin Diesel, with the story of his stage name dating back to his pre-fame years as a New York bouncer Known for his tough guy persona, the very name Vin Diesel conjures up images of an action hero ready for any scenario, whether that be racing cars at top speeds or fighting in intergalactic battles. Many have therefore been stunned to learn that Vin Diesel isn't actually called Vin Diesel at all, having deliberately picked a stage name that would better reflect his super buff public image. Away from the bright lights of the movie studio, however, the 57-year-old Fast & Furious legend goes by a very different moniker. In a 2005 appearance of The Ellen Show, a clip of which has since gone viral, host Ellen DeGeneres pressed Vin on the moniker 'Vin Diesel', which she asserted couldn't "possibly" be the name on his birth certificate. To the amazement of viewers, California-born Vin confessed: "You know what, it's not." He then went on to reveal: "My real name is Mark Vincent." Going on to detail the origins of his famous stage name, Vin explained that it dates back to his time working as a New York City nightclub bouncer. He shared: "I was a bouncer for nine years, and the name stuck. We all had fictitious names just in case we got in trouble or anything." While Vin is of course a shortened version of Vincent, 'Diesel' is a reference to the star's love of working out. Vin continued: "Vin from Vincent. [...]When you're probably built up a little, you say, 'that guy is diesel'." Fans have naturally been baffled by this revelation, with one aghast person tweeting: "Vin Diesel has a real name?" In a humorous nod to Vin's most famous character, another commented: "I think we all know that his REAL name is Dominic Torreto." Of course, Vin is far from the only Hollywood star who has opted to go for a completely different name. Whoopi Goldberg of Sister Act fame was, in fact, born Caryn Elaine Johnson, but wanted something that would stand out a little bit more in the world of showbiz. As Whoopi explained in her 2024 memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me, the name she is best known for was partially inspired by her tendency for flatulence. She admitted: "Some people at the Rep called me Whoopi because I would sometimes let loose with a fart." Meanwhile, acclaimed Golden Globe winner Jamie Foxx is actually called Eric Marlon Bishop. During a 2024 appearance on Angie Martinez's radio show, the Django Unchained actor divulged how his pick dates back to his early days as a stand-up starting out in LA. He recalled: "I went on as Eric Bishop [and] killed. Standing ovation. I come back the next weekend. You sign your name. I don't get on. Next week, I don't get on again. Come to find out, the comics are running the list. So I could never get on." After trying out another venue, Jamie found he had more success using "unisex names" due to male comics vastly outweighing the number of female comics. The name Jamie Foxx git him booked, and he's stuck with it ever since. Legally Blonde icon Reese Witherspoon is another A-lister who has opted for a different name. Born Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, Reese ultimately decided on a name that felt more 'Hollywood', as previously reported by Women's Health.
CairoScene
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Short Wins Historic Award at San Francisco Film Festival
'My Brother My Brother' has become the first Egyptian film to win the Golden Gate Award for Best Animated Short. May 04, 2025 'My Brother, My Brother', an animated short by Egyptian filmmakers Abdelrahman and Saad Dnewar, has made history as the first Egyptian film to win the Golden Gate Award for Best Animated Short at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival. Blending 2D animation with live-action footage, 'My Brother, My Brother' follows the emotional journey of identical twins Omar and Wesam as they reflect on a life once shared. Told through a dual narrative, the film moves from the safety of the womb to the moment of their forced separation, capturing a quiet, layered portrait of grief and memory. Since its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February 2025, the film has been selected by 14 international festivals and has secured four awards, including a Jury Special Mention at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
CairoScene
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Short ‘My Brother, My Brother' Is a Photograph That Never Was
Egyptian Short 'My Brother, My Brother' Is a Photograph That Never Was Federico Fellini once said, 'Going to the movies is like visiting someone else's dream.' When a film really works, it lets you step beyond the borders of your own life. You don't just observe another's world, you inhabit it. That's how I felt after watching 'My Brother, My Brother'. At random moments throughout the day, I'd find myself thinking back to it. Specific moments in the film would rise up in my head like memories, as if they were my own. For a moment, you live someone else's life, and return with fragments of their experience tucked into your own. The magic of cinema is that it lets us feel less alone. Maybe the film moved me so deeply because I'm a twin myself, and it opened the floodgates to memories of my own upbringing. 'My Brother, My Brother' captures the sense of a shared life and the tragic detours that fate throws our way. It was directed by Abdelrahman Dnewar and his late twin brother Saad, and premiered at the 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam. It tells a personal story of grief. The Dnewar brothers blend delicate 2D animation with live-action footage. They do so to guide us on a journey through memory. We drift from inside their mother's womb to the ache of inevitable separation. The story is told through a split perspective, with both twins sharing memories of their childhood and growing up. The title, 'My Brother, My Brother', hints at this theme of duality: two brothers, two voices, two deaths, two memories slowly merging into one. At its core, the film's power lies in the blurring between self and other. Scenes bleed into one another in a dream-like structure. It is as if their story was always meant to be told as one. There's one particular sequence that captures this idea of duality dissolving into oneness. A door creaks open, and light spills into the room. Two silhouettes emerge. We see the shadows of the two afro-haired twin brothers standing side by side. They begin to move toward each other. And for a fleeting moment, they become one. One shape. One presence. One soul. The sequence is poetic, simple, and deeply philosophical. The film is filled with similar intimate and visually striking imagery. Another particularly memorable shot features three characters represented solely by four eyes within a single frame. This image powerfully reflects the narrative's blurring of identity boundaries. These close-ups are not merely intimate; they are confrontational. They force the viewer to confront the ambiguity of the self. What happens when this sense of unity fractures? What remains when the elements that once made us whole begin to fall apart? This dissolution of duality extends beyond narrative and is embedded in the film's very form. Karim Marold's cinematography plays a vital role in articulating this fluidity. The transitions between live-action and animation are so seamless that one forgets where one ends and the other begins. Another highlight is the soundtrack selection by Selim El Sadek, which includes Eluvium's 'Regenerative Being'. The track adds a haunting, ethereal quality to the film's emotional landscape. Make no mistake, though, 'My Brother, My Brother' deals with heavy themes, but it delivers them in a light-hearted manner. The film walks a delicate line between the profound and the playful. Like when one of the twins mistakenly pours Zamzam water into a car's wiper water tank. It's these small, tender nuances where you can see the twins' personalities shine through. 'My Brother, My Brother' is all the more poignant knowing that director Abdelrahman Dnewar finished it in the wake of his twin Saad's passing. The film becomes not just a tribute to their mother, but something much more meaningful. 'My Brother, My Brother' is a sibling's attempt to resurrect what was never recorded. Throughout the film, we keep returning to one small detail. The fact that they have no childhood pictures. We learn that the only one that exists is a humorously awkward photo of them giving us their backs. In a lot of ways, 'My Brother, My Brother' becomes the photograph that never was. In crafting this work, Dnewar does what so many grieving people wish they could. Through moving images, he brings back a loved one, if only for a moment. In that regard, the film is a rebirth of sorts. Abdelrahman Dnewar is undeniably one of the brightest emerging voices in cinema. 'My Brother, My Brother' isn't just a promising film; it's a declaration of vision. Despite limited resources, the Dnewar brothers and their team have crafted a film of rare emotional depth and visual clarity. Imagine what they could achieve with a bigger canvas. Producers and studios should take notice. Cinema, at its most intimate, doesn't just tell a story. It gives shape to memory. Dnewar knows how to speak in images. In his hands, memory isn't just preserved, it's reborn. I, for one, can't wait to see what he creates next. 'My Brother, My Brother' will soon air on ARTE in both France and Germany. It's currently screening in official competition in San Francisco, with upcoming selections at Annecy and Psarokokalo this June.
New York Times
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Modern Love' Podcast: My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him.
'The very budding doctor part of me is thinking, OK, so when somebody has something that's wrong, we start thinking about why. What is it? What could it be?' Growing up, Jamie Shandro was interested in science, while her younger brother, Tim, liked art. When they were in their twenties, they both landed in Seattle: Jamie for medical school and Tim for art school. They were closer than ever. But as Jamie was finishing up a rotation in psychiatry, Tim started behaving strangely. In this episode of Modern Love, Jamie tells the story of the frightening onset of her little brother's mental illness and the parts of his personality and creativity that remain. Plus, she talks about how helping Tim has shaped her, as a person, and a doctor. This episode is adapted from Jamie Shandro's 2025 essay My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him. Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay to The New York Times Here's how to submit a Tiny Love Story
