Fatma Rushdi, Magazine Cover

Cover of Image magazine’s November 1929 issue with Fatma Roushdy dressed as Cleopatra for a play. Although always referred to as one of the founders of Egyptian cinema, her strength had actually always been on the stage.

For more, see Yasmine El Dorghamy's article 'Calling The Shots' from Rawi magazine's Issue 9 available online (link in details).