Month: November 2025

 As part of its 46th edition, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) organized a cultural visit for attendees to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world’s most anticipated cultural institutions. The visit was a featured component of the festival’s broader cultural program, extending the event’s focus beyond cinema to include Egypt’s historical heritage. The initiative was overseen by the festival’s director, veteran actor Hussein Fahmy. The Grand Egyptian Museum, described by officials as a monumental project dedicated to Egypt’s ancient civilization, showcases thousands of artifacts. Visitors experience a…

As part of the Cairo Industry Days, a captivated audience was granted a deep dive into the mind of one of contemporary cinema’s most revered filmmakers during a masterclass titled “Cinematic Reflections: A Journey Into the Worlds of Nuri Bilge Ceylan.” Moderated by acclaimed film critic Ahmed Shawky, President of both the International and European Federations of Film Critics (FIPRESCI and EFCA), the session provided a unique forum for engaging with the Turkish auteur, who is presiding over the International Competition Jury at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival. The…

The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) is set to illuminate the city from November 28th to December 6th, 2025, organizers announced, unveiling a program featuring major cinematic tributes and a robust industry platform dedicated to emerging talent. A Stage for Global Icons and Emerging Voices The festival will honour four luminaries from across the film world: Oscar-winning actors Jodie Foster and Guillermo del Toro, and Egyptian screen icons Raouya and Hussein Fahmi. These tributes underscore the festival’s two-decade-long role as a global crossroads for cinematic talent. Alongside the glitz of the red carpet, the festival’s…

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…