Day: November 13, 2025

From the Ruins of Gaza: “One More Show” Opens the Gala Screenings at CIFF with Powerful Message of Hope and Defiance

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The 46th Cairo International Film Festival launched its Gala Screenings today with the world premiere of the documentary “One More Show” (Egypt–Palestine), directed by Mai Saad and Ahmed Aldanaf, presenting a deeply human story that rises from the rubble of Gaza. Set against the backdrop of devastation and loss, the film follows a group of circus artists who refuse to surrender to despair, transforming their performances into acts of resistance, resilience, and hope.It documents the journey of the Free Gaza Circus—Youssef, Batot, Ismail, Mohamed, and Just—who, after being displaced from…

Hussein Fahmy Speaks on “Digital Restoration” in a Panel Discussion Amid Warm Audience Praise

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Renowned Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy, one of the Arab world’s most celebrated cinema icons, has long earned the trust and admiration of his homeland. With a distinguished career spanning over five decades and an unwavering commitment to cultural leadership, Fahmy has repeatedly been entrusted with presiding over the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) — one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the Arab world. As part of the Cairo Industry Days events held during the 46th edition of CIFF, Fahmy, the Festival President, took part in an…

Tunisia’s 2025 Citrus Harvest Dips Slightly, Yields Sweeter, Smaller Fruit

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Tunisia is projecting a citrus production of 265,000 tons for the 2025 season, a marginal decrease of approximately 3% compared to the previous year, according to an industry official. The harvest is also characterized by a notable increase in smaller-sized fruit, attributed to shifting climate patterns. Imed Bey, President of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries for the Nabeul Governorate—a key citrus-growing region—provided the estimates in an interview with Express FM. He confirmed that while the overall fruit quality remains good, the proportion of smaller-sized fruit in this year’s…