Remnants : An Audio Drama

Real Remnants 4: Cairo in the 1970s

Remnants : An Audio Drama

Show Notes

Hi folks! In the fourth installment of Real Remnants, we're taking a look at Cairo in the 1970s, as it undergoes a massive transformation in urban planning, culture and architecture, touching on some of the broader political contexts surrounding this period in Egypt.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Ju7CyExyJuUQ1oX8ii1oRiatSCYO5PO2_GEx2_emc/edit?tab=t.0

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Good starting points for exploring these topics more deeply: Overview of the definition and planning of the Greater Cairo Region: https://marsadomran.info/en/2024/04/3265/ Farid’s Introduction to Egyptian Cinema: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/2011/introduction-to-egyptian-cinema/ British Pathé footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW6zEDfN8Go ThamesTV footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV8JMRpLfOc

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