Arab cinema, particularly Egyptian cinema, once embraced a more open portrayal of romance and physical beauty. The 1950s and 60s are often cited as a pinnacle for this creative freedom.
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Starting in the late 1990s, a trend toward "clean cinema" (cinema nadifa) emerged, prioritizing family-friendly content and significantly reducing on-screen intimacy like kissing. Arab cinema, particularly Egyptian cinema, once embraced a