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Egypt Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Cinema Takes Center Stage: Four Powerful Films Dominate Cannes Film Festival This Year
Egyptian Cinema Takes Center Stage: Four Powerful Films Dominate Cannes Film Festival This Year. This year, the Cannes Film Festival turns its gaze toward East Cairo with Aisha Can't Fly Away, the gripping debut from Egyptian director Morad Mostafa. Featured in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section, the film is a raw, emotionally charged portrait of a 26-year-old Somali woman navigating refugee life in Ain Shams. Fresh off a Best Post-Production win at Venice 2024, this breakout feature arrives at the Cannes Film Festival with undeniable momentum. Co-written by Mostafa, Mohammad Abdulqader, and Sawsan Yusuf, the film doesn't just tell a story—it builds a world of resilience, identity, and survival. With powerful performances from Buliana Simona, Emad Ghoneim, Mamdouh Salah, and rapper Ziad Zaza, Aisha Can't Fly Away proves Egypt's cinematic voice is not just rising—it's roaring. In Life After Siham, French-Egyptian director Namir Abdel Messeeh turns grief into art. Premiering in Cannes' ACID section, the Egyptian documentary is a heartfelt exploration of memory, loss, and the magic of storytelling. 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. What happens when a man fakes blindness to join a football team? Omar Hilal's Voy! Voy! Voy! blends humor & heartbreak — earning Cannes Critics Award nominations for Best Actor (Mohamed Farrag) and Best Editing. 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 Cairo International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival & the Egypt Film Commission. Egypt dominates the 9th Cannes Critics Awards for Arab Films with Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo and Voy! Voy! Voy! Multiple nominations — a clear sign of the country's cinematic revival on the global stage.
Egypt Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Cinema Steals the Spotlight at Cannes Film Festival
Yousra and Raya Abirached. 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.
