The fourth edition of the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF) was held from 15 to 23 August, highlighting Jordan’s and the wider region’s filmmaking endeavors through a cinematic extravaganza that celebrated diversity, artistic expression, and intercultural dialogue. AIFF brought together filmmakers, cinephiles, and industry professionals to explore the artistic medium. With an impressive program of 56 narrative features, documentaries, and short films from 19 countries, Jordan presented a mosaic of perspectives and narratives. Eleven films made their Arab world debut, while five had their world premiere. The AIFF saw films from Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt secure several awards. The Black Iris Awards ceremony was held at The Royal Film Commission in Amman, marking an end to the eight-day cinematic spectacle. Four Egyptian films participated in this year’s edition of the festival, namely, Rat Hole, My Girlfriend, The Tedious Tale of M, and Microbus. Of the four, Rat Hole and My Girlfriend went home with awards. Rat Hole Gohr Al Fe’ran (Rat Hole) is one of the four Egyptian films that participated in the fourth edition of the Amman International Film Festival. Directed by Mohammed El Samman,…
Four Egyptian Films Participating in Amman International Film Festival
August 24, 2023
