American Actor and Director Forest Whitaker to receive Career Achievement Award for his distinguished artistic and humanitarian careers at the closing ceremony of El Gouna Film Festival to be held on September 29. In its first edition, El Gouna Film Festival will give three Career Achievement Awards to leading Egyptian, Arab, and international filmmakers. “Forest Whitaker is one of the most influential actors in the world,” says GFF Founder Naguib Sawiris. “Not to mention that he is one of the few film stars whose commitment to the humanitarian values of peace and equality and their role in combating poverty and hunger remains unwavering,” added Sawiris. Meanwhile, Festival Director Intishal Al Timimi stressed the importance of acknowledging artists who have devoted their lives to the craft of cinema. “Whitaker is an influential figure on the contemporary film scene, and his skill and fame extend beyond those of a conventional actor, which is evident in his choice to often portray roles of significant social and political dimensions,” says Al Timimi. He added, “we look forward to welcoming him at the festival, especially since the motto of our first edition is ‘Cinema for Humanity.”…
Forest Whitaker to Receive Career Achievement Award at El Gouna Film Festival
September 23, 2017
