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25-04-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Cairo to Host Fifth Francophone Film Festival in May 2025
Pasant Elzaitony The fifth edition of the Cairo Francophone Film Festival is set to take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025, in the heart of Egypt's capital, promising an enriched cultural celebration of French-speaking cinema from around the globe. Announced by Festival President Dr. Yasser Mohab, the 2025 edition marks a significant strategic shift in the festival's calendar. Traditionally held in November or December, the event will now be hosted annually in May, beginning with this upcoming edition. The move aims to enhance international participation and attract a broader selection of debut films from the Francophone world. Dr. Mohab emphasized that the change was a deliberate decision based on careful analysis of the global festival circuit, particularly those focused on Francophone cinema. 'May offers greater opportunities to showcase a wider range of premieres and to engage more stars and members of the Francophone communities residing in Egypt,' he said. 'This shift will enrich the festival's artistic competition and provide audiences with a more diverse and engaging experience.' The Cairo Francophone Film Festival 2025 will feature an expanded program that includes a variety of film screenings, workshops, critical discussions, and interactive events tailored for both general audiences and young cinema enthusiasts. The festival is expected to draw renowned filmmakers, critics, and cultural figures from across Egypt and the international Francophone community, spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. Dr. Mohab added that the new timing is also intended to position the festival as a premier platform for meaningful cinematic and cultural exchange. 'We are working to make the Cairo Francophone Film Festival a leading space for serious Francophone film and cultural events, while strengthening partnerships with film institutions and festivals around the world,' he noted. First launched in 2021, the Cairo Francophone Film Festival was established to celebrate cinematic excellence across the 88 member states and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Since its inception, the festival has successfully hosted hundreds of world premieres and earned widespread acclaim for its role in promoting global cultural dialogue through film. Contribute by Israa Farhan read more 2 Most Inspirational Green Projects in Egypt AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT to Strive over Viewership Tonight Egypt Marks 70th Anniv. of 2011 Revolution, National Police Day In Depth: WWE NXT Halloween Havoc In Depth: AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT Tuesday Viewership Strive Videos & Features WATCH: Egyptians Break Ramadan Fasts in Matariya Videos & Features GrEEk Campus Hosts Jobzella Fifth Career Fair Videos & Features 3 Iconic Ramadan Songs of All Times Videos & Features Top 4 Destinations to Visit in Upper Egypt News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
See - Sada Elbalad
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Cairo Gears Up for 5th Edition of Cairo Francophone Film Festival This May
Ali abo dashish- Ahmed Emam The Egyptian capital is preparing to host the 5th edition of the Cairo Francophone Film Festival (CFFF), scheduled to take place from May 26 to 30, 2025. Under the leadership of renowned film critic Dr. Yasser Mohab, the festival is expected to welcome a diverse array of filmmakers, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from Egypt and across the Francophone world. This year's edition will feature a vibrant lineup of films representing the artistic voices and cultural diversity of French-speaking countries from all five continents. The festival promises to be a hub of cinematic excellence, showcasing both established and emerging talents from the international Francophone community. Marking a strategic shift, the 2025 edition introduces a new festival date, moving from its traditional November or December slot to May. The decision, according to Dr. Mohab, follows a thorough review of the global festival calendar and is aimed at enhancing the festival's reach and artistic impact. > 'The change wasn't made on a whim,' said Dr. Mohab. 'It came after a detailed study of the international and Francophone festival seasons. May offers better opportunities to premiere a wider range of films and to attract a broader selection of talent, including stars and members of Francophone communities residing in Egypt. This enriches the festival's competitive spirit and delivers a more diverse and engaging experience for our audience.' Dr. Mohab emphasized that the new date is part of a broader vision to position the festival as a leading platform for serious Francophone cinematic and cultural dialogue. 'We aim to support both creators and audiences of Francophone cinema, and we believe this change will open new horizons for collaboration with film institutions and festivals around the world,' he added. The fifth edition will also witness expanded programming, including a wider variety of screenings, workshops, critical discussions, and public events targeting both general audiences and young creatives with an interest in Francophone culture and film. Launched in 2021, the Cairo Francophone Film Festival was established as a platform to celebrate cinematic creativity from the 88 member countries and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Since its inception, it has successfully hosted the regional and international premieres of hundreds of acclaimed films, earning praise for its rich programming and its role in promoting cross-cultural dialogue between Egypt and the Francophone world. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
