Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro

May 26, 2020

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Al Jazeera World - S10 - E15

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The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.

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Al Jazeera World: Season 10 - 33 Episode s

10x1 - The Paralympian and the Bone Maker
January 14, 2020
The Moroccan Paralympic marathon medallist and the pioneering Jordanian designer of 3D bone implants.
10x2 - The Shame of My Name
January 21, 2020
Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations.
10x3 - Yemen: The Last Lunch
January 28, 2020
Events leading up to the 1977 murder of Ibrahim al-Hamdi, president of North Yemen, and its effects on a divided nation.
10x4 - Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey
February 4, 2020
Backstage with Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen, who combines Arabic sounds with Western classical and jazz.
10x5 - Libya: A Rally for Hope
February 18, 2020
Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos.
10x6 - Egypt's Fadel Island
February 25, 2020
Inside a forgotten village in Egypt's Nile Delta, housing descendants of Palestinians who fled from their homes in 1948.
10x7 - A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion
March 3, 2020
The stories of four refugees from Africa and the Middle East who have found creative success.
10x8 - Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction
March 17, 2020
At a rehabilitation centre in Egypt, men with drug and alcohol addictions embark on a road to recovery.
10x9 - In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero
March 31, 2020
The personal search for the truth about legendary Tunisian resistance leader Lazhar Chraiti, conducted by his son.
10x10 - A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists
April 7, 2020
Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese activists in Spain.
10x11 - Assassination in Tunis
April 14, 2020
Investigating the 1988 killing of key Palestinian figure Khalil al-Wazir, or Abu Jihad, by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.
10x12 - Four Ramadan Songs
April 28, 2020
Musicians and singers tell stories of the Arab world's best-loved songs and chants for the holy month.
10x13 - Two Weddings, Somali Style
May 5, 2020
Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances – the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.
10x14 - Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance
May 19, 2020
In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation.
10x15 - Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro
May 26, 2020
The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.
10x16 - Morocco's Bollywood Dream
June 9, 2020
Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.
10x17 - Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?
June 16, 2020
Saudi female activists ask why arrests, detention and alleged torture continue, despite apparent reforms.
10x18 - Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President
June 23, 2020
He inspired a nation, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.
10x19 - The Doormen of Egypt
July 28, 2020
The stories of the men who have guarded doorways of Egypt's city buildings for decades, but whose roles are changing.
10x20 - BR Shetty and the Missing Millions
August 4, 2020
Billions made, billions lost – the rise and fall of Indian healthcare tycoon BR Shetty and his UAE business empire.
10x21 - Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88
August 25, 2020
The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.
10x22 - The Database
September 1, 2020
We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.
10x23 - A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam
September 8, 2020
Refugee journeys to Europe can end badly but these arrivals have built successful lives in Italy and the Netherlands.
10x24 - South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid
September 15, 2020
The life and death of anti-apartheid hero Imam Abdullah Haron, who was tortured and died in police custody in 1969.
10x25 - A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors
September 25, 2020
An Algerian actor, a Honduran journalist, a Liberian writer, a Cameroonian performer: four remarkable journeys to Spain.
10x26 - A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf
October 6, 2020
In the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.
10x27 - Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine
October 13, 2020
The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.
10x28 - Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East
October 27, 2020
A look at shifting regional politics, and how Hamas is circumventing blockade of Gaza to develop military capability.
10x29 - Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy
November 3, 2020
The story of the mysterious death of the Egyptian businessman, politician and spy Ashraf Marwan.
10x30 - Savouring the Past
November 10, 2020
We explore the hidden history of four popular dishes: Andalusian paella, the Levant's fattoush, Jordan's Mansaf, and Tunisian Zgougou Assidat.
10x31 - Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist
November 17, 2020
The life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.
10x32 - Songs for the Love of Palestine
December 8, 2020
Stories of four songs that reflect the Palestinian diaspora's heritage and desire to return to a homeland left in 1948.
10x33 - The Other Face of Europe
December 15, 2020
Young Arabs living in Europe often feel marginalised in their societies, leaving some vulnerable to radicalisation.

10x1 - The Paralympian and the Bone Maker

10x2 - The Shame of My Name

10x3 - Yemen: The Last Lunch

10x4 - Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey

10x5 - Libya: A Rally for Hope

10x6 - Egypt's Fadel Island

10x7 - A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion

10x8 - Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction

10x9 - In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero

10x10 - A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists

10x11 - Assassination in Tunis

10x12 - Four Ramadan Songs

10x13 - Two Weddings, Somali Style

10x14 - Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance

10x15 - Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro

10x16 - Morocco's Bollywood Dream

10x17 - Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?

10x18 - Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President

10x19 - The Doormen of Egypt

10x20 - BR Shetty and the Missing Millions

10x21 - Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88

10x22 - The Database

10x23 - A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam

10x24 - South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid

10x25 - A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors

10x26 - A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf

10x27 - Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine

10x28 - Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East

10x29 - Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy

10x30 - Savouring the Past

10x31 - Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist

10x32 - Songs for the Love of Palestine

10x33 - The Other Face of Europe

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S3: Season 2013

S4: Season 2014

S5: Season 2015

S6: Season 2016

S8: Season 2018

S9: Season 2019

S10: Season 2020

S11: Season 2021

S12: Season 2022

S13: Season 2023

S14: Season 2024

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