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Cairo Film Festival Showcases Arab Cinema
The 45th Cairo International Film Festival showcases 14 Arab films, including documentaries highlighting social and political issues across the Arab world.
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Hind Al-FadhliTamer KarawanEnzo PorcelliGassan Abu SittaNadine
- What is the focus of the documentary films?
- Documentaries highlight human suffering in Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon due to conflicts and recent transformations; one film follows a young woman's journey from Gaza to Egypt after the war.
- What are some of the themes explored in the feature films?
- The films explore various themes, including a woman's struggle after her husband's disappearance, a teacher's efforts to reform rebellious students, and a mother's desperate search for her stolen motorbike.
- What is the duration of the Cairo International Film Festival?
- The festival runs from November 13th to 22nd and showcases a diverse range of Arab cinema, reflecting social and political issues across the Arab world.
- Who are the members of the jury for the "Horizons of Arab Cinema" competition?
- The "Horizons of Arab Cinema" competition jury comprises Saudi director Hind Al-Fadhli, Egyptian composer Tamer Karawan, and Italian producer Enzo Porcelli.
- How many Arab films are competing in the "Horizons of Arab Cinema" competition at the Cairo Film Festival?
- The 45th Cairo International Film Festival will feature 14 Arab films, including 5 documentaries, competing for awards in the "Horizons of Arab Cinema" competition.