Day: November 12, 2025

 In a landmark moment for Emirati cinema, “BAAB,” the debut feature from pioneering director Nayla Al Khaja, is set for its world premiere at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF). The film marks the first by an Emirati female director to debut at the prestigious festival and features the first-ever Arabic film score by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. The psychological drama will premiere on November 17th at the Small Theatre, with an encore screening on November 18th at Zamalek Cinema. Its selection by CIFF—the Arab world’s only FIAPF-accredited “Category…

The official poster for the documentary “Souraya Mon Amour” has been unveiled, heralding its world premiere in the prestigious International Competition of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), running from November 12-21. The newly released poster and a second teaser build anticipation for director Nicolas Khoury’s intimate film, which explores the profound connection between dancer and actress Souraya Baghdadi and her late husband, the celebrated Lebanese filmmaker Maroun Baghdadi. The documentary promises a poignant journey, weaving together archival footage and personal reflection. Souraya Baghdadi revisits her shared life with…