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The 47th Cairo International Film Festival launched Wednesday evening at the Egyptian Opera House with a star-studded opening ceremony. Actor Asser Yassin received the Faten Hamama Excellence Award in recognition of his career and diverse roles in Egyptian cinema. The festival marks fifty years since its founding in 1976, with three editions previously cancelled.
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