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Egypt's entertainment landscape is in motion ahead of the 47th Cairo International Film Festival, scheduled for November 11-20, 2026. The festival has announced programming across multiple competitive categories, judging panels, and special screenings. Concurrently, Egyptian cinema is advancing new productions, musicians are performing at major events, and cultural institutions are launching exhibitions tied to national commemorations.
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Ahmed Abdallah Al-Sayed — Egyptian director Ahmed Abdallah Al-Sayed is returning to the Cairo International Film Festival's official competition with his new narrative feature "Berlin" in the festival's 47th edition. The filmmaker previously competed in the festival and has now been selected again for the main competition.Cairo Film Festival judging panels — The Cairo International Film Festival has announced the composition of its judging committees for the best Arab film award and the International Critics' Week competition in its 47th edition running November 11-20, 2026. Multiple juries have been formed to evaluate submissions across competitive categories."Fin Qalbi" theatrical production — A musical revue titled "Fin Qalbi" will premiere on November 5 at The Theatre, telling the life story and artistic journey of Mohamed Fawzi on stage during the 60th anniversary of his death. The production is designed as a sung and choreographed retrospective of the late performer's career."Wal Kan Ala al-Baal" film — The film "Wal Kan Ala al-Baal" is scheduled for theatrical release on October 21, featuring actor Marwan Al-Muslimani in the role of a tour guide alongside Nour Al-Nabawi and Yasmine Al-Abd. The production combines comedy with tourism-themed narrative elements."Daulat Al-Tilawa" season two — The second season of the popular religious television program "Daulat Al-Tilawa," focused on Quranic recitation, is approaching launch across Arab television networks. The program addresses audiences throughout Egypt and the broader Arabic-speaking region.Coming Up:
The Cairo International Film Festival's 47th edition opens November 11, 2026, with complete programming now announced across official competition, international critics' week, and special screenings. Multiple Egyptian films including "Al-Barraniya" and "Warsha" are competing in the international section. The Gouna Film Festival has selected the French narrative film "All About Corrine," directed by Marc Fitoussi, to open its ninth edition.