During the 78th Cannes Film Festival, running from 13 to 24 May along the storied shores of the French Riviera, Egypt made a celebrated return to the international stage after a ten-year hiatus The Egyptian pavilion outshone entries from 150 nations, including industry giants like the United States, China, and France, clinching the coveted Best Pavilion Design Award on 17 May. The pavilion was organized by the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), El Gouna Film Festival, and the Egyptian Film Commission (EFC). Its recognition highlights Egypt’s renewed commitment to reclaiming its place in the global film arena after a decade-long absence from the festival’s Un Certain Regard competition since Clash in 2016. “This award is a global recognition of the position Egyptian cinema occupies today, and of the continuous efforts we make to represent it in international contexts,” the President of CIFF, and the veteran actor, Hussein Fahmy, stated, noting that the pavilion embodies collaborative spirit and signifies a renewed phase in Egypt’s role within the international film industry. The Egyptian pavilion, envisioned by acclaimed Egyptian art director Sherine Farghal, garnered acclaim for its innovative design, merging traditional elements with…
Egyptian Cinema Returns to the Spotlight With Award-Winning Pavilion
May 24, 2025
