Egypt , Lebanon Music The Arts TV, Film & Online Video 89 Smiles EL KHATEEB – A Collaboration with Mashrou’ Leila from ESHMAWI on Vimeo. by Lena Kassicieh 1 month ago In a celebration of the Golden Age of Arab Cinema, Eshmawi Film produced a video titled El Khateeb. Filmed alongside the music of renowned Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila , and a script written by Wesam Nassar and Hala Alsalman , El Khateeb is a salute to the grandiose history of Arab cinema along with an avant-garde narrative.
The video pays tribute to the cultural richness of Arab cities like Beirut, Baghdad and Cairo, which are foundations of tradition, art and literature. Over 75 people of Middle-Eastern descent were involved in the filming and creation of the video, comprising a diverse range of talents and identities. Depicting the idiosyncratic feel of bustling Cairo and Alexandria in the 1950s, the video reminds us of the splendor of Arab cinema, in all its theatrical glory.
Inspired by classic Egyptian films like Awlad El Youm, The Night Train and The Bandit, El Khateeb translates the melodrama, romance and nostalgia of these classic films, which have been such a cornerstone of Arab culture for decades. For more information: Mashrou’ Leila , Eshmawi Film , @EshmawiFilms , @Mashrou3Leila ||||| 27 click to add a smile ||||| Share your opinion! Barakabits always welcomes useful discussions and comments that enrich our subjects.
In light of our belief in the freedom of expression, all comments posted on Barakabits are not edited before being published. You are advised to review and acquaint yourself thoroughly with our Terms of Use.
