Present in our midst In the Society of the Friends of Ahmed Bahaaeddin's meeting, Youssef Rakha found the late writer palpably present
Where have all the flowers gone? Gone to Joffrey, everyone, sings David Blake	The first sign of spring? Alamat Ibril (Signs of April), directed by Ahmed Maher, is the first film produced by the Nile specialised channels. But does it herald the rejuvenation of an ailing industry, asks Hani Mustafa
	Around the galleries Books better than walls Remembering Thais Femmes fatales and existential angst