CIFF granted the Golden Pyramid Award For Life Achievement To The Veteran Director Yousry Nasrallah.
The 45th edition of Cairo International Film Festival granted the Golden Pyramid Award for Lifetime Achievement to the veteran director Yousry Nasrallah.
“I am happy that I am honored in this edition because there is great progress in Egyptian cinema this year,” Nasrallah said, thanking Hussein Fahmy and the festival artistic director Essam Zakaria for honoring him.
Nasrallah thanked his colleagues from the Palestinian filmmakers.
“I would like to thank Egyptian cinema and my colleagues who have inspired me a lot.”
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), which inaugurated its 45th edition today, underscores its support for Palestinian cinema and culture, a theme woven throughout the festival's programming. The festival begins with the premiere of Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi's Transitory Dreams, marking a solemn nod to the recent hardships faced by Palestinians since last year’s tragic events.
This commitment extends beyond the opening film, with numerous events dedicated to Palestinian cinematic works and narratives highlighting Palestinian resilience. One notable feature is the screening of From Zero Distance, a collection of short films led by Masharawi in response to the events following the October 7, 2023 attacks. The project brings together 22 directors from Gaza, each providing a cinematic perspective on the daily realities, hopes, and struggles of the Palestinian people. The featured films include Out of Frame by Nada Abu Hasna, Heaven's Hell by Kareem Satoum, Magic by Bashar Albalbisi, and Everything is Fine by Nidal Damu, among others.
Additionally, CIFF’s Spotlight on Palestinian Cinema segment will showcase three films: Age of the Gazelle by Saif Hamash, Born a Star by Louay Awad, and Dreams of a Square Kilometer by Kassam Subeih. Two special awards will be presented for Palestinian films and works from Gaza, with judging panels including notable figures such as producer Gaby Khoury, actress Kinda Alloush, and critic Ahmed Shawky. A separate panel for the “Palestinian Film” award will feature Dr. Amr El-Leithy, Palestinian producer Layaly Badr, and actor Mostafa Shaaban.
The Cairo International Film Festival will run from November 13 to 22 at the Cairo Opera House.
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