Today, Sunday, November 16, the Short Film Competition (2) program takes place as part of the 46th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival, starting at 3:00 PM on the Grand Theatre stage at the Cairo Opera House. The program includes four diverse short films reflecting the richness of global and Arab cinematic experiences.
The Short Film Competition (2) program features the following films:
The Night Sea Roses directed by Maryam Tafakri (Iran, France, UK | Persian | Experimental | 2025 | 16 minutes). The film tells the story of Darya, who writes her first draft about falling in love with a mysterious girl named « Abi, » meaning « blue, » while the night sea roses in her garden conceal the secrets of a country where love stories have become routine crime scenes.
Some Speeches directed by Paula Termin (France | French | Fiction | 2025 | 30 minutes). Blanche insists on preventing her mother from selling the piano that belonged to her sick sister, trying to keep her memory alive despite the mother’s indifference.
Wasabikaili directed by Peppy Ginsburg (France, USA | English | Fiction | 2025 | 19 minutes). The film follows a 17-year-old girl participating in TikTok prank videos, struggling to adapt and pay rent, discovering how far she will go to belong.
Suppression directed by Mark Eyman (Egypt | Arabic | Fiction | 2025 | 20 minutes). The film portrays how the principles of a university professor are questioned after a rivalry with a local garage worker over power and influence turns his life into madness.
About Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and one of the leading international festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Established in 1976, it is held annually under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture. The festival combines artistic and professional dimensions, serving as an essential platform for intercultural dialogue and enhancing the international presence of Arab cinema.
