In the programme that every month - for 10 years now - the Fundación Tres Culturas has dedicated to the cinema of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, many films could be highlighted, many of which have only been available in our 'Tuesday Cinema' cycle and some others that have even been released in Spain thanks to our initiative.
Unfortunately, there are few examples where a sample of the vibrant film scene from these regions does manage to reach the commercial circuits. Films from countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Israel or Iran are rarely available in cinemas, and when they are, they remain in theatres for barely a week.
This is the reason that drives us, during the month of June, to programme a series of films that, due to their impact and relevance both on the billboard and in terms of recognition at festivals, deserve a second chance on the big screen. Films that you probably couldn't see in the cinema, but that you will be able to enjoy at Tres Culturas.
Programming
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Cairo Women (Ehky ya Scheherazade)
Directed by Yousry Nasrallah (Egypt, 2009, 130 minutes).
Synopsis
Hebba and Karim are married, successful journalists, young, rich and handsome. Hebba hosts a popular political talk show on TV, but her anti-government tenacity jeopardises the promotion her husband wants. He pressures her, and she ends up promising to take her foot off the gas. She decides to take on women's stories. The success is immediate. Hebba soon discovers a minefield of abuse, religious, sexual and political deception. From being an interviewer, Hebba becomes the subject of a story..
Best Screenplay Award at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival 2010.
Award for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Alexandria International Film Festival.
Lina Mangiacapre Award at the Venice Film Festival 2009.
Audience Award at the Nantes Festival 2009.
Free admission until full capacity is reached. Original version with Spanish subtitles.
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