‘Zahret Halab’ movie to be displayed at Alexandria Festival

Cairo – 21 August 2017: The Tunisian movie ‘Zahret Halab’ (The Flower of Aleppo), will be displayed at the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean countries.

The movie revolves around a Tunisian mother’s tough journey to Syria to save her son because he joined terrorists. ‘Zahret Halab’ stars Hend Sabry, Hichem Rostom, Badis Behi, Ahmed Hafiene and Amer Abu Matar. It was written and directed by Ridha Behi.

The 33rd edition of the Alexandria International Film Festival headed by the great cinema critic Amir Abaza will take place from October 7-12, under the patronage of the Egyptian Minister of Culture Helmy Namnam. The Festival management announced that it will dedicate this round to the veteran Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy, and thus the Festival will organise a big celebration for the great actor.