Love is Blind in Ali, The Goat and Ibrahim
In the thoroughly entertaining albeit unorthodox Egyptian drama Ali, The Goat and Ibrahim, the protagonist falls in love with a goat. The Award-winning film hits French cinemas this week.
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Arts and Culture
The latest from The Caravan’s culture desk, covering art, theatre, TV, film & more
13 Reasons Why and the Dangers of Glorifying Suicide
The day Netflix aired 13 Reasons Why I felt a knot form in the pit of my stomach.
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الأمراض النفسية في عيون السينما المصرية
تتضمن السينما المصرية منذ بدايتها على أفلام تعرض الكثير من الأمراض النفسية وتبرز المرضى النفسيين ولكن كثيرا ما يتم ذلك في إطار كوميدي أو صورة مغلوطة تساهم في تعزيز الصورة السلبية عن المرض النفسي في المجتمع المصري.
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In Memorium: AUC Musical Legend Valerie Farag Honored on the Stage
Warmed hearts and grieving minds gathered in honor of the late professor Valerie Farag during her memorial concert on March 23 at AUC’ Tahrir’s Oriental Hall.
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Creative Writing Award Shows Enduring Interest in Arabic Literature
A ceremony recognizing the best student literary works of the year demonstrates a lasting interest in Arabic literature among the student body.
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Visionary AUC Alumni Break the Ceiling with Alternative Housing
In a world plagued with pollution and environmental decay, Egyptian entrepreneurs Karim Rafla and Youssef Farag are recycling abandoned shipping containers to build houses and restaurants.
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Israeli Apartheid Week: the Camera that Captured the Onslaught in Gaza
“It was a massacre… I couldn’t leave, my camera was the only weapon I had. If I am shot, the camera will capture the bullet that kills me.”
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Spring Awakening: Sexuality, Rape and Suicide on the Main Stage
A rendition of the edgy play Spring Awakening, set to premiere on March 29 at the Malak Gabr Theater, has raised many questions regarding its explicit content.
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The Legacy of Italian Composition in Egypt Brought to Light in Verdi Exhibition
To commemorate the Metropolitan Opera live screening of La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSS) and the Rare Books and Special Collections Library held a joint exhibition titled “Verdi and Egypt” on March 11 at the Sharjah Art Gallery.
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Dalida’s “Unbearable Life”: The Tortured Truth Behind the Curtain Call
Alviti impressively portrays Dalida’s charisma, beauty and flair all while showcasing the perfect combination of vulnerability and strength.
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