Day: November 14, 2025

New Hub for Arab Cinema to Connect Emerging Talent with International Industry Leaders The 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) will launch the Cairo Film Market this Saturday, November 15, establishing a dynamic new hub for the regional film industry. The market, a cornerstone of the festival’s Cairo Industry Days, is designed to foster collaboration and drive project development across the Arab world and beyond. The dedicated space will host 20 key players from the global film ecosystem, including production houses, distributors, broadcasters, and cultural institutions. The primary goal is…

As part of Cairo Industry Days, held within the activities of the Cairo International Film Festival, a panel discussion titled “A Fresh Look at Genre Cinema: The Journey from Festival Circuits to Mainstream Audiences” was held yesterday at the Open-Air Theatre of the Cairo Opera House. The session brought together novelist and screenwriter Ahmed Mourad and film expert Moufida Fadhila, who offered an in-depth exploration of the evolution of genre films. They examined how such films can successfully transition from specialized festival platforms to wider audiences, while highlighting the stylistic…

As part of the activities of Cairo Industry Days, held within the framework of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival, a special lecture titled “The Art of Cinematic Imagery: A Lecture with Mahmoud Abdelsamee” will take place today, Friday, November 14, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Open-Air Theatre of the Cairo Opera House. The discussion will be moderated by film critic Rami Al-Metwaly. The lecture will explore the creative and professional foundations of shaping cinematic imagery, beginning with the role of the cinematographer in forming the film’s…

The remarkable success achieved by Tunisian singer Lamia Riahi in Cairo was not a fleeting moment—it was a fully fledged artistic event that reaffirmed the enduring power of classical Arabic singing. Over three consecutive nights, Sakia El Sawy hosted her concerts, all sold out, reflecting a growing audience for a voice that restores elegance to traditional music and preserves the charm of timeless melodies. A Fluid, Effortless Voice that Fills the Stage What sets Lamia Riahi apart is not only the strength of her voice, but her exceptional ability to…