The Shâhnâmeh, or « Book of Kings« , is the founding narrative of Iranian culture. This epic poem in Persian, attributed to the poet Ferdowsi, is said to have been written in the early 11th century. Both mythical and historical, the epic of the Shâhnâmeh retraces the history of Iran, from the creation of the world to …
The Taste of Cherry, a film by Abbas Kiarostami – Palme d’or 1997
SYNOPSIS OF THE MOVIE THE TASTE OF CHERRY On the afternoon of a holiday, Mr Badi, a man in his fifties, gets out with his Range Rover and drives through the suburbs of Tehran, located on the mountainous heights of the city. The man is desperately looking for someone who would be willing to perform …
Felukah : musical and poetic inspiration between Cairo and New York
Felukah, Egyptian and New York-based artist, is the rising figure of the current hip-hop and soul scene. To celebrate the release of her second album, we invite you to discover her journey, her inspirations and her world made of music, poetry and dance. FROM EGYPT TO THE UNITED STATES Sara El Messiry was born in …
Felukah : inspiration musicale et poétique entre Le Caire et New York
À l’occasion de la sortie du deuxième album de Felukah, artiste égyptienne résidant à New-York et figure montante de la scène hip-hop et soul actuelle, nous vous proposons de découvrir son parcours, ses inspirations et son univers unique composé de musique, de poésie et de danse. DE L’ÉGYPTE AUX ÉTATS-UNIS Sara El Messiry naît en 1998 au …