Egyptian Cinema Steals the Spotlight at Cannes Film Festival
From Yousra to Nadine Njeim, Amina Khalil, Raya Abirached, and Amr Mansi, a notable group of Arab and Egyptian artists and celebrities participated in this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened with elegance and emotion — a triple tribute to Ukraine and a premiere of Amélie Bonnin's Leave One Day, a French romance that sets the tone for the days ahead. Cinema meets humanity on the red carpet.
This year's Cannes spotlight shines on Aisha Can't Fly Away by Egyptian director Morad Mostafa, featured in the Un Certain Regard section.
Also making waves is A Doll Made Up of Clay, a short film from Ethiopia by Kokob Gebrehweria Tesfay.
Aisha Can't Fly Away by Morad Mostafa — a raw, intimate portrait of life in Ain Shams, screening in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section. It's more than a debut — it's a breakthrough.
Set in East Cairo, Aisha Can't Fly Away follows a 26-year-old Somali woman navigating refugee life. With heart and grit, Morad Mostafa's debut challenges how we see borders, identity, and resilience.
Aisha Can't Fly Away isn't just about story — it's about performance.
With standout roles from Buliana Simona, Emad Ghoneim, Mamdouh Salah & Egyptian rapper Ziad Zaza, Egypt delivers acting talent with real edge.
After 10 years, the Al-Mahrousa Pavilion is back at the Cannes Film Market!
A major move for Egyptian cinema — promoting co-productions, global networking & a renewed industry presence. Backed by CIFF, El Gouna & the Egypt Film Committee.
At the Critics Awards for Arab Films, Khaled Mansour's debut Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo earns 5 nominations!
From Venice buzz to Cannes acclaim, this tale of man, dog, and dignity is a must-watch.
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