Adel Emam to Receive Tribute at 5th Egyptian American Film Festival
The Egyptian American Film Festival is set to return for its fifth edition from October 31 to November 4, 2025, with expanded programming and a heartfelt tribute to legendary Egyptian actor Adel Emam.
Taking place in New York, New Jersey, and—for the first time—Tennessee, the festival will honor Emam's extraordinary career and enduring impact on Arab cinema.
A dedicated segment, The Leader's Films, will feature a curated selection of Emam's most iconic movies, such as Toyour al-Zalam, Al-Erhabi, Al-Ghoul, Al-Mansi, Al-Erhab we Al-Kabab, Al-Ensan Ya'eesh Marra Waheda, and Al-Avocado.
This retrospective ties into the 2025 festival theme, Cinema for Humanity, spotlighting cinema's power to inspire and reflect societal change.
Launched in 2021, the festival was created to amplify Egyptian, Arab, and African voices in American cinema and promote cross-cultural dialogue.
This year's celebration of Adel Emam will be the festival's highlight, recognizing his unparalleled contribution to the arts and his influence across generations of viewers and filmmakers alike.
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