Festival Sets November Dates for Milestone Event
The Cairo International Film Festival will host its 47th edition from November 11 to 20, featuring 145 films representing 64 countries.
- The festival marks 50 years since its inception, balancing historical legacy with new talent development programs.
- The lineup includes 109 feature-length films, 29 shorts, and 17 documentaries, alongside an extended-reality program.
- Festival President Hussein Fahmy stated an ambition to elevate the event to a status comparable to the Cannes Film Festival.
- Organizers are navigating industry debates regarding artificial intelligence in film production and official branding.
Fahmy emphasized the need for increased institutional support for the event, noting that the ongoing regional conflict presents challenges for the industry. #CIFF #CairoFilmFestival #Cinema #EgyptFilm