“The Noise of Cairo” prompts debate on free expression in Egypt
15 November 2013
Screened at the School of Oriental & African Studies, “The Noise of Cairo” followed the interplay between art and the 2011 revolution in Egypt. German Director Heiko Lange’s small film crew film caught up with leading characters in Cairo’s cultural scene who led him and his cinematic audience on a journey to understand the unique role artists played during the revolution in Cairo. His documentary remains as a witness to Cairo’s vibrant artistic underbelly, as it raises its voice once again. But for how long? The post-screening Q and A session featured Soraya Morayef who assisted Lange identify some of the artists covered by the film. Soraya , an Egyptian art enthusiast, has a passion for documenting street art throughout Egypt and her blog which depicts countless examples of graffiti is a must go to for all interested in the topic. She spoke about proposed new draconian laws which challenge street artists and the widespread fear among the Egyptian artistic community that the freedom they enjoyed in 2011 might be lost again. Click here to read the interview Director Heiko Lange gave to the We The Peoples film festival.
15 November 2013
Screened at the School of Oriental & African Studies, “The Noise of Cairo” followed the interplay between art and the 2011 revolution in Egypt. German Director Heiko Lange’s small film crew film caught up with leading characters in Cairo’s cultural scene who led him and his cinematic audience on a journey to understand the unique role artists played during the revolution in Cairo. His documentary remains as a witness to Cairo’s vibrant artistic underbelly, as it raises its voice once again. But for how long? The post-screening Q and A session featured Soraya Morayef who assisted Lange identify some of the artists covered by the film. Soraya , an Egyptian art enthusiast, has a passion for documenting street art throughout Egypt and her blog which depicts countless examples of graffiti is a must go to for all interested in the topic. She spoke about proposed new draconian laws which challenge street artists and the widespread fear among the Egyptian artistic community that the freedom they enjoyed in 2011 might be lost again. Click here to read the interview Director Heiko Lange gave to the We The Peoples film festival.
