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A new Egyptian film set to premiere in mid-August, written by controversial author Ibrahim Eissa, has sparked a heated debate, prompting conservative Muslims to call for boycotting it over allegedly promoting atheism. The film, entitled Al-Molhed (The Atheist) has been the talk of social media users over the past few days after the trailer, released last week by El-Sobky production company, gave potential viewers a brief insight into its theme and plot. Citing the film’s crew, local news outlets reported in recent days that the movie depicts how experiences of religious fanaticism can trigger …

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