J Rick Castaneda, American film maker, in conversation with Khalid Ali, film and media correspondent Rick Castañeda is a writer, director and producer. His works have been around the world to festivals in London, Canada, Japan, and Romania, as well as festivals in the US such as SXSW. He made over 30 short films, earning […]
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Nelly: An Egyptian Artistic Icon
Blog by Khalid Ali, Film and Media Correspondent For those who are not familiar with the iconic Egyptian actress, singer, dancer and choreographer Nelly (Figure 1), think of three glamorous legends, Audrey Hepburn, Liza Minnelli and Marion Cotillard; Nelly has a lot in common with each one of them. The elegance and beauty of Hepburn, […]
Reflections on Childhood Trauma, Creativity and Mental Well-Being
Podcast with Kristina Lindström and Kristian Petri ‘The most beautiful boy in the world’ film is released on DVD & Blu-ray / digital platforms on 11th October. In this podcast, Kristina Lindström and Kristian Petri (Swedish film makers) reflect on their documentary film ‘The most beautiful boy in the world’ (2021) and their professional relationship with the film’s protagonist, […]
A Nerve-Shattering Day in ER
Film Review by Khalid Ali, Film and Media Correspondent ‘Le Fracture- The Divide’ (directed by Catherine Corsini, France, 2021). Showing at the BFI London Film Festival on 7th, 9th and 14th October 2021. The World Health Organization defines ‘Health’ as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of […]
Recovery, Hope and Renewal in Post-COVID World
Press release from Khalid Ali, Film and Media Correspondent Lost Connections Archive-based film (UK, 2021). An echo of our contemporary experiences, Lost Connections is a new archive-based film which gives future hope by connecting with the past. The film includes a remarkable selection of footage and voices collected over a century. In its imaginative way, […]
A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Film Review by Robert Abrams Review of Oliver Sacks: His Own Life, documentary directed by Ric Burns (Steeplechase Films, USA, 2019) Screening for one night only special event in UK and Irish cinemas on 29th September. For tickets and more information, https://www.altitude.film/movies/tag/coming-soon Oliver Sacks: His Own Life bears the key hallmarks of a Ric Burns […]
Let’s Talk and Be Honest: Marianne Khoury, Egyptian film maker, Tackles Arab Women Taboos
Film Review by Khalid Ali, Film and Media Correspondent ‘Let’s talk’ (Documentary film, directed by Marianne Khoury, Egypt, 2019, winner of best documentary film in Cairo International Film Festival 2019) Showing at ‘The Time is New: Selections from Contemporary Arab Cinema’ at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player from 27 August–5 October. Tickets on sale […]
Drawing Attention to and Restoring Order in ADHD
‘Take Care of Zizi’ (TV Series, directed by Karim El Shennawy, Egypt, 2021) Mariam Naoum, Mona El Shimi and Magdy Amin (TV script writers) in conversation with Khalid Ali, film, and media correspondent In the critically acclaimed Arab TV series ‘Take Care of Zizi’,. Zizi (Amina Khalil) is a young […]
Justice for Seni: A Public Campaign Against Racism in Psychiatric Units
‘RIP SENI’ (UK, 2021) Daisy Ifama, and Lizzie Reid film directors in conversation with Khalid Ali, film, and media correspondent ‘RIP SENI’ world premiere at the Sheffield Doc / Fest 6th June 2021, https://sheffdocfest.com/film/rip-seni On the 24th of June 2020, a graffiti reading ‘RIP SENI’ appeared on a public artwork outside Bethlem Royal Hospital, […]
Remembering Lives
‘The Forgotten C’ (UK, 2020) produced and co-written by Jessi Gutch, directed by Molly Manning Walker, is available to stream free from 10am BST 24 September on The Uncertain Kingdom YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdK4RoVAJx94Ni_2zG5HVnQ Film Review by Khalid Ali, film, and media correspondent The impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients has been substantial; most cancer screening […]