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Egypt Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
‘Evil Eye' Makes a Haunting Mark at Cannes, Powered by Cairo Film Festival
The pitch presentation for Evil Eye, the upcoming feature by Iraqi director Yasser Karim, received an enthusiastic reception today at the Fantastic 7 showcase during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Representing the Cairo International Film Festival, the film was introduced as part of this prestigious initiative, co-organized by the Cannes Film Market and Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival. Fantastic 7 highlights the future of genre cinema—fantasy, horror, and sci-fi—by spotlighting seven promising projects nominated by seven top global festivals. These projects are pitched to a curated audience of investors, distributors, sales agents, and genre lovers, aiming to foster talent, secure funding, and expand global reach. Critic Mohamed Sayed Abdel Rahim, Director of Cairo Industry Days, opened the presentation, noting that Hot Eye was previously selected as part of CIFF's 45th edition in 2024. Director Yasser Karim and producer Aws Al Lami then took the stage to discuss the film's themes—blending myth and realism in a tale of fear and resistance. Set in southern Iraq, the story follows a young woman's struggle against tradition in a conservative society. Abdel Rahim confirmed the film was met with great enthusiasm and praise for its concept and progress in execution so far.
See - Sada Elbalad
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Evil Eye" receives Grand Reception as Cairo Film Festival's Entry in the "Fantastic 7" Initiative at Cannes
Ali abo deshish Yesterday, the film project "Evil Eye," directed by Iraqi filmmaker Yasser Karim, was presented as the Cairo International Film Festival's selection for the 'Fantastic 7' initiative, held as part of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The initiative is a collaboration between the Cannes Marché du Film and the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, highlighting standout genre projects from around the world. The "Fantastic 7" initiative spotlights the future of genre cinema—including fantasy, horror, and science fiction—by showcasing seven standout projects nominated by seven leading international film festivals. These selections are presented to a diverse audience of investors, distributors, sales agents, and genre enthusiasts, with the aim of nurturing emerging talent and connecting filmmakers with potential partners who can provide vital funding and help bring their stories to broader audiences. The presentation began with critic Mohamed Sayed Abdel Rahim, the Head of Cairo Industry Days, who noted that the "Evil Eye" project previously participated in Cairo Film connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival in 2024. The session also featured the participation of the film's director, Yasser Karim, and producer, Aws Allami, who spoke about the project's vision, noting that it blends myth and reality in an atmosphere of fear and resistance. Set in southern Iraq, the story follows a young woman's struggle against deeply rooted traditions in a conservative society. Critic Mohamed Sayed Abdel Rahim noted that the presentation was very well received, with the audience praising both the film's concept and the progress achieved so far. 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 News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized 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 Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
