Egyptian cartoons are an intriguing blend of humor and history. Egyptian cartoons have been used for generations to teach Egyptian children and adults alike about their culture and history. Many of today’s cartoons are based on real-life Egyptian events and beliefs. Some Egyptian cartoons are so funny they have become viral on the Internet. These cartoons are often drawn with heavy slang and on notebook paper.
Bakkar
For more than a decade, Bakkar the Nubian-Egyptian boy has been the focus of an animated TV series that has aired in Arabic television during the month of Ramadan. The cartoon follows Bakkar and his pet goat, Rashida. The two play a crucial role in each episode of the series.
The cartoon is aimed at children, but it’s not too threatening. Children can relate to Bakkar’s adventures as well as his everyday life. He is not presented as an overly heroic superhero, but rather as a normal boy who listens to adults and is kind. He loves animals, people and Egypt. His character is clean and intelligent, but occasionally gets into trouble.
Bakkar the Nubian first appeared in Egyptian cartoons in 1997. This was considered ‘the year of the Nubian child’. It was one of the first Egyptian cartoons, and was a symbol of national artistic production. The cartoon also promoted Egyptian unity. It also served as an antidote to the foreign animated cartoons that were widely available at the time.
Amro Selim
The role of Amro Selim in Egyptian cartoons can be defined in several ways. While some cartoonists have chosen to portray Sisi as a ruthless dictator, others have chosen to portray him as a more modest figure. Selim’s caricature of the president is superficially respectful of her appearance, but radical web comics often highlight her baldness and stubbiness, showing that Sisi has no exceptional features. In a similar fashion, Selim also draws Nasser and Sadat as shorter versions of themselves, without the liveliness and masculine prowess of Sadat.
Amro Selim’s influence can be seen in Andeel’s cartoons, which feature a number of political themes. For example, he has frequently drawn cartoons condemning the military’s ascendance and impunity. He has also criticized the political system and the judicial system, publishing cartoons about the Mada Masr and other topics.
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Doaa el-Adl
Doaa El-Adl is an Egyptian cartoonist and a voice for the women’s movement. She began her cartooning career ten years ago, after studying theatre decor at university. In addition to cartoons, she also creates illustrations for children’s books. Her work has been featured in several publications, including Al-Dustour and Rose al-Yusuf. During the Egyptian spring, she began distributing her cartoons to protesters.
Doaa el-Addl is considered Egypt’s most prominent female cartoonist. Her cartoons tackle social and political issues. She is one of the first female cartoonists to be awarded the Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate’s Journalistic Distinction award, and she was named to the BBC’s list of the 100 most influential women in the world. Her political cartoons often have a feminist message. Ankha Zone is an interesting character that has developed recently.
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Magdy El-Shafee
Magdy El-Shafei, an Egyptian cartoonist, was born in 1961. He was inspired by cartoonists such as Charlie Mensuel, Hara Kiri, and Robert Crumb. He has created several comic series, including Yasmin and Amina, which depicted topics such as migration and racism. His comic Metro was banned in Egypt in 2008 for violating public morals, but his comics continue to be published and distributed in the Arabic language. Magdy El-Shafeh currently lives in Cairo and is working on his next graphic novel.
Magdy El-Shafeh’s comics have received a lot of media attention recently. His graphic novel Metro, published by El-Malameh Publishing House, is billed as “the first Arabic graphic novel.” It tells the story of Shihab, a young software developer, who robs a bank in order to pay off massive debts to corrupt officials. It paints a vivid picture of life under Mubarak’s rule, where corruption and complacency are rife.
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