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Cairo International Film Festival opens its 47th edition
The Cairo International Film Festival opened its 47th edition in Egypt’s capital.
The festival is marking 50 years since its founding this year.
It has been held annually since 1976 and is considered the oldest film festival in Africa and the Middle East.
A total of 145 films from 64 countries are competing for the festival’s awards.
The top prize, the Golden Pyramid, goes to the best feature film and is presented to its producer; other awards recognize directing, emerging filmmakers and screenwriting.
The festival is the only one in the region officially accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations.
The films will compete for the awards during this edition, though no winners or announcement dates are given.
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival has opened in Cairo, Egypt.
The festival marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Konsowa said.
A total of 145 films from 64 countries will compete for the festival’s top award, the Golden Pyramid.
Other awards include the Silver Pyramid for best director, the Bronze Pyramid for emerging filmmakers and the Naguib Mahfouz Award for best screenplay.
The festival has been held annually since 1976 and is described as the oldest film festival in Africa and the Middle East.
- Who
- The Cairo International Film Festival and filmmakers from 64 countries.
- What
- The festival opened for its 47th edition, with 145 films competing for awards.
- When
- November 12; the article was published on November 11, 2026.
- Where
- Cairo, Egypt, at the Cairo Opera House opening ceremony.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Cairo International Film Festival began being held annually.
The festival opened its 47th edition in Cairo.
- Edition
- 47th
- Anniversary
- 50th year since the festival’s founding
- Films competing
- 145
- Countries represented
- 64
- Top award
- Golden Pyramid