PrimaMedia, 12 ноября. The 47th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) opened on Wednesday evening at the Cairo Opera House in the Egyptian capital, featuring 145 films from 64 countries and regions, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The 10-day festival opened with a screening of the American film "I Play Rocky," directed by Peter Farrelly, following a ceremony attended by prominent actors, filmmakers and officials.
In his opening remarks, festival president Hussein Fahmy emphasized the enduring cultural significance of cinema, saying it not only entertains audiences but also documents moments, emotions and historical milestones, preserving people"s stories and experiences over time.
While this year"s event marks the festival"s golden jubilee, it is only the 47th edition. The festival was not held in 2011 and 2013 due to political and security instability in Egypt, or in 2023 amid the war in Gaza.
Higher Education Minister and acting Culture Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa formally declared the festival open. Other Egyptian ministers and officials, as well as Egyptian, Arab and international cinema figures, also attended the ceremony.
The CIFF is one of the oldest film festivals in the Arab world and Africa and is accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations.
