As the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival approaches, it is with great pleasure that we unveil the appointment of the renowned Bosnian director Danis Tanović as the president of the Official Competition Jury. This choice is made in a concerted effort to draw in prominent figures from the global film industry to take part in the festival, with the aim is to foster a platform for the exchange of experiences among emerging Egyptian, Arab, and international filmmakers who are participating in the event.

“ J’ai un réel désir de cinéma, bien plus que pour les planches et j’y suis prête...Pourtant …”

Cairo International Film Festival grants "Ahmed Ezz" (Faten Hamama Award for Excellence), during its 45th session, to be held from 15-24 November 2023, in appreciation of what he presented throughout his artistic career that began since the end of the nineties.

Cairo International Film Festival in its 45th edition announces the appointment of critic Mohamed Tarek as deputy festival  artistic director for director Amir Ramses

‎‏Hussien Fahmy: He is a unique director. His works are so prominent in the history of cinema.

‎‏Amir Ramses: His works include a special cinematic language. He used the terms of Egyptian cinema in a brave way.

‎‏Yousry Nasrallah: I’m glad to be granted the Golden Pyramid Honorary Award. I appreciate being honored at CIFF.

Submission is now open for the 10th edition of the Cairo Film Connection (CFC), the co-production market of the Cairo International Film Festival’s (CIFF) 45th edition, taking place at the Cairo Opera House between 15 and 24 November.