Today, Thursday, November 20, as part of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival, the Egyptian Panorama program will be presented at 3:00 PM on the Grand Theatre stage at the Cairo Opera House. The program features six out-of-competition short films that reflect the diversity of young cinematic voices and their artistic and human visions.
The Egyptian Panorama program includes the following films:
Rabeh Samir Abu El Wafa – Directed by Omar Ali (Egypt | Arabic | Narrative | 9 min)
The film follows Rabeh, a glib and smooth-talking but pretentious TV host in his early thirties who finds himself in an embarrassing professional predicament when his lisp accidentally reveals itself on live television.
Double Parked – Directed by Amr Abed (Egypt | Arabic | Narrative | 10 min)
A few days before leaving the country, a couple tries to sell their double-parked car. As Ali procrastinates, Noha accuses him of not wanting to leave, turning a simple situation into an internal conflict between departing and staying behind alone.
The Day After – Directed by Zeina Amr Desouky (Egypt | Arabic | Narrative | 13 min)
On a quiet night, Hana reflects on the details of her day with Ali, in a work that relies on emotional sensitivity and the delicacy of the moment.
Action, Nadia, Cut – Directed by Salma El Sharnouby (Egypt | Arabic | Narrative | 16 min)
Nadia is determined to attend an acting audition she sees as life-changing, but she faces a series of obstacles that hinder her path to self-realization as a woman, an actress, and a daughter, on a journey to find a meaning she cannot easily grasp.
Qafleh (Lock-in) – Directed by Ahmed El Zoghby (Egypt | Arabic | Narrative | 15 min)
A young woman rents an apartment in a building inhabited by a conservative family. Her return at midnight accompanied by a man puts her in an unexpected confrontation when the family decides to “put her on trial” according to their strict traditions.
Once Again – Directed by Hassan Nubi (Egypt | Arabic | Documentary | 15 min)
On the banks of the Nile in Aswan, Hassan returns from Cairo seeking to get closer to the daily lives of his friends. His journey evolves into a broader discovery when he meets Issa, a legendary horseman, in a film that documents sincere human moments pulsating with the spirit of the place.
About Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and one of the most prominent international festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Founded in 1976, it is held annually under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. The festival is committed to combining artistic and professional dimensions, making it a key platform for intercultural dialogue and enhancing the international presence of Arab cinema.
