'Dunia': a world of controversy wells up in Cairo
Jocelyne Saab's Egyptian feature on freedom of expression and female castration faces censorship, criticism
By Sarah El Sirgany
Special to The Daily Star
Thursday, December 08, 2005
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Three years ago, Lebanese director Jocelyne Saab submitted a script to the Egyptian censor. After an initial ban, constant struggle and a considerable perseverance, Saab successfully completed her Egypt-based feature "Dunia" ("Kiss me Not on the Eyes"). It recently premiered at the Cairo International Film Festival.
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