El Gouna Film Festival honors acting legend Adel Imam

Hurghada – 22 September 2017: Prominent businessman Sameh Sawris inaugurates the first edition of the much-awaited El Gouna International Film Festival (GIFF) on Friday, with the attendance of an array of renowned celebrities and filmmakers.

“I would like to thank and appreciate all guests and those who came and supported the newly born film festival,” says actress and GIFF board member Bushra Rozza in the opening ceremony.

The festival’s director/president and Iraqi film critic Intishal El Tamimi pointed out the strong relation between the festival and the rising independent filmmaking scene in Egypt, confirming that he is glad to be part of it.

A special honor was given by by a number of celebrities, including Yousra and Sherif Mounir, to legendary Egyptian actor Adel Imam, following a short screening of Imam’s major contribution to Egyptian cinema.

“I would like to thank the Sawaris family for their deep love and support for cinema,” said Imam following the screening and honors.

The

first edition

of the international festival runs between September 22 and September 29, gathering emerging Arab and Egyptian filmmakers amid a strong Arab and international participation.


Legendary Actor Adel Imam during honoring ceremonies