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Cairo Festival Turns 50
The Cairo International Film Festival is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1976 under the slogan “Fifty Years… A Story Called Cairo,” as part of its 47th edition, scheduled for November 11–20, 2026. Its first edition featured films from 33 countries, with around 100 films screened, following its founding at the initiative of writer and journalist Kamal El-Mallakh. Festival president Hussein Fahmy said the anniversary pays tribute to the festival’s history and to those who helped sustain it. The upcoming edition will continue to support emerging talent, showcase world cinema, and create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. The festival is held under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture and is accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations.
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