Feature: Who is Youssef Chahine?
Presenter: Youssef Chahine
Delivered: Beirut on June 18, 2017
In this afikra feature, Youssef Chahine explores the world of Youssef Chahine and his revolutionary take on classic Arab cinema practices. He dissects the pluralist themes present in old Egyptian cinema, the techniques used, and the legacy it has left.
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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.
About Afikra Community Presentations
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
