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Hussein Fahmy Reveals 47rd Cairo Film Honorees
The Cairo International Film Festival administration, headed by Hussein Fahmy, announced the honoring of several figures who have contributed to the development of Egyptian and Arab cinema during the 47th edition, which will be held from November 11 to 20, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the festival's founding. Among those honored, writer and producer Medhat El-Adl received the Golden Pyramid Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his career spanning over three decades and his contributions to cinema and television. Actor Asser Yassin was awarded the Faten Hamama Award for Excellence, for his artistic journey and diversity of roles. Director of Photography Sayed Shimi received the Golden Pyramid Lifetime Achievement Award as well, honoring his over five-decade career and involvement in more than a hundred films; he is also a pioneer of underwater cinematography in Egypt. Additionally, film distributor Antoine Zend was recognized for his more than 60 years in film distribution and his efforts in presenting hundreds of foreign films to Egyptian audiences. These recognitions come as part of the festival activities, which focus on honoring national and regional cinematic icons to bolster the stature of Egyptian and Arab cinema industry.
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