#Egypt's cinematic gems
Egypt’s Cinematic Gems: The Open Door
Ismail Fayed explores Henry Barakat’s adaptation of Latifa al-Zayat’s 'The Open Door'
Ismail Fayed
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Ismail Fayed explores Henry Barakat’s adaptation of Latifa al-Zayat’s 'The Open Door'
These films see much-needed change as having to take place over the bodies of women
This year I asked myself, do these films have much to offer besides their political message?
Tackling the idea that a man's value is his capacity for vengeance, and a woman’s chastity is more important than her life
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