22-05-2025
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.
