Somber Reflections on the 140th Anniversary of Nikolai Gumilyov

By Olga Medvedko   This year marks the 140th anniversary of the birth of the poet Nikolai Gumilyov—a soldier, traveler, literary critic, founder of Acmeism, and mentor to many poets.…

MOSCOW CELEBRATES THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGENDARY RAJ KAPOOR

On 28 November 2025, Moscow will host a grand gala evening marking the 100th anniversary of the legendary Indian filmmaker Shri Raj Kapoor, celebrating his artistic legacy and his unique…

The Power of Storytelling in African and Global Narratives

In every issue of CAJ International Magazine, we strive to bring forth voices that illuminate the multifaceted realities of Africa—its stories, struggles, triumphs, and evolving narratives. This month’s edition offers…

The Kazan International Film Festival, “Altyn Minbar: Two Decades of Success

The Kazan International Film Festival, “Altyn Minbar” has been held since 2005. The first forum was organized under the initiative of the Muftis Council of Russia, the Federal Agency of…

African Cinema: Critical Local Issues and a Global Silver Screen

As African cinema strives to transcend its continental boundaries — through its stars, directors, writers, or their works — its success seems to hinge on how authentically it addresses critical…

James Bond: The Adventurer, the Cities, and the Women!

James Bond has stepped out of the cinema screen, breaking free from the darkness of the television box to live among us! He is no longer just the adventurer who…

Ethnic Cinema … Halima’s Path

Cinema in the Balkan region gained widespread global recognition after the Bosnian-born, Serbian director Emir Kusturica (born in 1954) won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1985…

Exploring Korean Cinema

In a recent episode of Kawalees, Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, editor-in-chief of Silk Road Creations and a jury member in international film festivals, discussed the history, genres, and global impact of Korean…