Four Women from Egypt by Tahani Rached (Egypt/Canada, 1997, 90 min, Beta SP)

Synopsis:

Four Women of Egypt by Tahani Rached (Egypt/Canada, 1997, 90 min, Beta SP)
In this engaging, often hilarious documentary exploration of the contradictions and conflicts in modern-day Egypt, there is little the four women of the title—socialist Amina, grassroots activist Shahenda, Christian Wedad and Muslim journalist Safinaz—agree on, but nothing they won’t discuss. Despite their wildly divergent backgrounds, these vivacious, articulate women maintain a deep and committed friendship, arguing openly but with tolerance for their differences. In Arabic with English subtitles. A Women Make Movies Release.

A Special Program in Honor of International Women’s Day

Post-screening panel discussion with Rachel Alawy (Arabic Women’s eNews) and Noha Radwan (Columbia University)

Filmmaker's Bio:

Born in Cairo, Egypt in 1947, Tahani Rached studied at Montreal's Ecole des Beaux- Arts for two years before working with community groups and then turning to cinema. She began her career in 1973 with Pour faire changement, a documentary produced by Le Videographe. Since her cinema debut, she has directed nearly 20 films or videos. On staff at the National Film Board since 1981, her filmography includes the following productions: Medecins de coeur (1993); Au Chic Resto Pop (1990); Haïti, nous là!, nou la! (1987); Beyrouth! "A défaut d'être mort" (1983); La Phonie furieuse (1982); Les Frères ennemis (1979); C'est pas un cadeau (1974-1975); Pour faire changement (1973)

Festivals and Awards:

• New York Human Rights Watch Film Festival, 1998
• Feminale Women's Film Festival, Koln, Germany, 1998

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