Four highly acclaimed films portray different perspectives on the Egyptian Revolution and its aftermath. Q&A sessions with some of the Egyptian directors and panel discussions with experts from the universities of Manchester, Warwick, Reading and LSE will provide context and explain the significance of the films.
This programme is funded by the University of Warwick and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and is based on research funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
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Waves + Video Introduction
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ahmed Nour chaired by Dr Dalia Mostafa, University of Manchester.
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The Square Q&A
This screening will be followed by a free and informal post-screening discussion led by Dr Dina Rezk, University of Reading.
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Trace of the Butterfly Q&A
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Amal Ramsis, chaired by Dr Sara Salem, London School of Economics.
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The Square
Thi documentary follows several of the revolutionaries and depicts the dramatic struggles and challenges to build a better Egypt in the aftermath of dictatorship.
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The Trace of the Butterfly
Accompany the director on a journey through Egypt’s revolution.
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Panel Discussion/ Recalling Revolution: Egyptian Film, Representation and Resistance
Panel discussion exploring the challenges facing Egyptian film makers and other cultural producers in representing the Egyptian revolution.
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Clash Post-screening discussion
This screening will be followed by a free and informal post-screening discussion led by Dr Nicola Pratt, University of Warwick.