Amir Ramses discusses his new documentary.
To prepare for 'Jews of Egypt,' Ramses embarked on a six-month journey of discovery, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The research underlying the film entailed three intertwining strands: finding and interviewing the actual Jews of Egypt, building the historical skeleton, and collecting archival material, including videos and print media. He was not completely oblivious to the historical background and evolution of the Egyptian Jewish community, yet he still was struck by the personal stories he was exposed to while making this film.
"There were details I was completely unaware of and would have never imagined, such as the fact that until this moment, some of them [Egyptian Jews] are still forbidden from returning to Egypt," he says.
Read more: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/32/65504/Arts--Culture/Film/Jews-of-Egypt-tells-story-of-Egypts-exiled-Jewish-.aspx
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