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Veteran Egyptian actor Hadi El Gayar passes away at 71 from COVID-19
Veteran Egyptian actor Hadi El Gayar passed away, on Sunday morning, at the Al-Haram Hospital in Cairo after contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 71.
Berlinale World Cinema Fund announces 12 new funding recommendations
In the 33rd jury session of the Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF), the juries made 12 funding recommendations for a variety of international projects, the Berlin Film festival announced on Friday. The varied projects represent the countries of Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Mozambique, Senegal, and Turkey. The current …
US magazine Variety names CIFF President among influential business leaders shaping global media
The US magazine, Variety, has included President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) Mohamed Hefzy on its Variety500 list for 2020.
Veteran Egyptian screenwriter Wahid Hamed passes away at 76
Two of Wahid Hamed films were selected for list of best 100 Egyptian films in 20th Century; ‘Al-Laab Maa al-Kobar’ (Playing with Giants, 1991) and ‘Al-Baree’ (The Innocent, 1985)
Rotterdam Film Festival reveals lineup for expanded 50th edition
Highlights include Tiger Competition, Big Screen Competition, Ammodo Tiger Short Competition, opening film and Big Talks
Egyptian director Khairy Beshara to give masterclass at Red Sea Film Festival
Festival has restored several of veteran director’s films
CIFF wraps up challenging 42nd edition
Ben Sharrock’s Limbo sheds light on refugees struggle as unorganised immigration remains an international crisis; Mayye Zayed’s ‘Lift like a Girl’ scoops three awards
Exceptional 42nd Cairo Film Festival goes physical despite challenging conditions
CIFF becomes one of few film events that have been able to take place in full form amid pandemic
Meet the Juries: 22 international filmmakers to judge Cairo Film Festival competitions
May Odeh, Mohammed Alomda, and Mochine Besri to sit on Best Arab Film’s Jury
IFFR to present redesigned format in 50th edition
The festival kicks off on 1-7 February, with physical and virtual screenings of its competitions and an online edition of IFFR Pro Days.
CIFF Cairo Industry Days accreditation to close on 26 November
Accreditation, which is available through the festival’s official page, will close on 26 November 2020.
Egyptian actor Fayek Azab passes away at 77 following long illness
Zaki added that Azab was buried at his family cemetery in Ismailia, following the noon prayer.
Google Doodle celebrates iconic actor Ahmed Zaki’s 71st birth anniversary
Zaki was one of the first dark-skinned actors to play leading roles in Egyptian films, paving the way for similar actors to enter the Arab film industry.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces line-up of its 24th edition
Festival will have seven juries overseeing various sections
6 films mark international and world premieres at Cairo Film Festival
We feel proud to annually debut new films in Cairo: Festival Director Mohamed Hefzy
Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise
Warner Bros thanks US actor for his previous work in international franchise
Locarno Film Festival appoints new Artistic Director
Italian film critic Giona Nazzaro, former head of Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week, is set to take on new role
CIFF to open with Florian Zeller’s drama ‘The Father’
The screening, which will take place at the Cairo Opera House, represents the film’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region premiere gala.
El Gouna Film Festival ends 4th edition on high note
Festival hands out several awards, including Golden Stars, with Cinema for Humanity Audience Award going to 200 Meters by Ameen Nayfeh
Egyptian short film wins Palme d’or for first time
Three-day event, which paid tribute to three victims killed in recent Nice attack, ended as France entered second lockdown
Sean Connery: Inspiring legacy in cinema and theatre
Legendary actor passed away on Saturday at 90, after long fruitful career of films and plays
Cannes Film Festival announces jury for 2020 special edition of short films competition
The event marks the Festival’s return to its home turf, in a homecoming that puts the emphasis on short films and up-and-coming directors.
Indian filmmaker Mira Nair holds master class at 25th Busan International Film Festival
Participants in the master class were able to take a look at the Indian director’s life and films by exploring topics including her life as a filmmaker living in different places, and living between worlds.
2nd WHO Health for All Film Festival starts accepting entries
Launched in 2020, festival aims to recruit new generation of film, video innovators to champion global health issues
Youssra announces Ramadan 2021 TV series, collaboration in Orange’s Hareef Tamseel service
Iconic star revealed new collaboration with Orange Egypt to launch Hareef Tamseel service (Talented in Acting), and new upcoming Ramadan 2021TV series
Veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Yassin passes away at 79
Rather than pursuing law, it was acting that won the day, with Yassin going on to enjoy an acting career that spanned over 55 years, starring in many films and plays, as well as radio and TV series in the 1970s and 1980s.
O West sponsors the 4th edition of El Gouna Film Festival
This year’s festival, with the participation of a number of prominent local and international celebrities, will feature more than 65 masterpieces, ranging from short to long films and documentaries.
Orange Egypt sponsors 4th edition of El Gouna Film Festival
Despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, Orange is keen to support Egypt’s cultural and artistic movement
El Gouna Film Festival announces 2020 programme
4th GFF will take place on 23-31 October in Red Sea resort city of El Gouna
Cairo Film Festival selects 10 titles for special screening at 42nd edition
American film Nomadland tops list of films that will have their MENA premiere at CIFF