According to industry reports, Egypt’s 44th Cairo International Film Festival, which debuted on the 13th of November and ended on the 22nd, marked an insightful, exciting and innovative festival inviting many filmmakers to share their art.
The Film Festival, allocating an extensive list of awards and giving credit to many talented writers, actors and directors, is shining a spotlight on the art of filmmaking and how it positively impacts African and Arab countries wanting to make their artistic mark on the world.
Established in 1976, the film festival has been a long-running tradition, enhancing the state of the film industry in Cairo.
According to industry data, Egypt was considered a golden age of cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s. At one point, the Egyptian film and production industry was one of the largest in the world.
The 44th international film festival invited a large pool of talent worldwide. Egyptian and Arab celebrities showed off their glamorous side as they strolled the red carpet, ready to
showcase what they have been working on.
The festival aimed to promote the unheard voices of talented individuals in the African and Arab world. As the film industry is struggling in those sectors, the film festival can help shine
a spotlight on those who have remarkable ideas and films but struggle to gain international recognition.
The festival had an impressive list of ninety-seven films from different countries.
Egypt has produced thousands of films that have been internationally recognised. Alongside the local skills, Egypt has opened its doors, allowing filmmakers worldwide to benefit from
the prosperous African country.
