Cinematology 8: In praise of Ramadan series Afrah al-Qobba
From Hamlet, mirrors and fire to the series' relationship with Naguib Mahfouz's ouevre as a whole, this episode talks about why Afrah al-Qobba is so interesting.
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From Hamlet, mirrors and fire to the series' relationship with Naguib Mahfouz's ouevre as a whole, this episode talks about why Afrah al-Qobba is so interesting.
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