A series of special episodes will be aired on the "Culture" program, broadcast on France 24 Arabic, in honor of the centenary of the legendary Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine.
These episodes spotlight Chahine's prolific film career, which played a pivotal role in shaping Arab and international cinema history.
Hosted by Lyana Saleh, the program airs on France 24 Arabic at 12:15 p.m. (Paris time), with new episodes released from Monday to Thursday.
The special will explore Chahine's legacy, highlighting his artistic and intellectual contributions, and offering deeper insights into his journey and lasting influence.
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Each episode examines different phases of Chahine's creative path, from his beginnings in Alexandria to his global recognition, focusing on his distinctive directorial style and his bold exploration of political and social themes that defined his work over more than fifty years.
Throughout the week, Saleh will interview several prominent figures who closely worked with the late director or studied his films and archives.
The discussions will provide diverse perspectives on his cinematic and intellectual legacy:
• Monday, May 4: Mona Ghandour, a director and journalist who produced a documentary series titled "Why Chahine?".
• Tuesday, May 5: Basel Ramsis, a director and writer, presents an in-depth artistic analysis of Chahine's cinematic vision in his latest book, “Qenawi’s Last Cry: The Development of Youssef Chahine’s Personal Vision and Narrative Techniques, 1950–2007”.
• Wednesday, May 6: Gaby Khoury, an Egyptian film producer who collaborated with Chahine during the last two decades of his career and co-produced several of his famous films, such as “Destiny” (1997), “The Immigrant” (1994), and “Silence... We’re Rolling” (2001).
• Thursday, May 7: Amal Guermazi, a musician and conductor, discusses the role of music and dance in Chahine’s films as vital elements of his dramatic and aesthetic vision.
"Culture” features artists and creators from across the Arab world and offers cultural reports exploring arts and culture globally.
The program airs on France 24 Arabic from Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM (Paris time) and is accessible on the channel’s website.
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