GOUNA, Egypt — The 9th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival wrapped its runs with an awards ceremony that codified a sophisticated, narrative-driven curatorial
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Gouna Film Festival’s CineGouna Funding Awards Over $350,000 to Arab Film Projects
The 9th edition of the industry hub showered 16 Arab projects in development and post-production with cash and in-kind grants, underscoring the festival’s expanding
‘The Guest’ Review: A Bracing, Vinterberg-Esque Family Breakdown
An Explosive Family Gathering and a Tense Plot Setup The Guest kicks off at a baby-naming ceremony for newborn Karl (Simon Bennebjerg) and his wife,
‘Spring in Imbros’ Debuts at Gouna, Rekindling the Iconic Chemistry of Turkish Megastars
The 9th edition of the Gouna Film Festival bore witness to a cinematic reunion that instantly commanded the gaze of regional and international media, materializing
A Safe Exit Review: Mohamed Hamad’s Low-Key Egyptian Drama Locks Its Hero in Cairo’s Silent Traumas
Not everyone who guards the door is capable of protecting themselves, and not everyone who survives a tragedy truly makes it back to the living.
‘A Bit of Light’ Review: A Defiant, Devastating Look at a Physician on the Edge
Ali Asgari makes a profound and resonant splash with A Bit of Light, an 87-minute existential drama that world-premiered in the main competition of the
Mona Zaki Honored with Creative Achievement Award at 9th Edition of Gouna
The 9th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off today, bringing together international filmmakers, prominent A-listers, and strategic industry partners from Egypt
Gouna Film Festival Expands Industry Footprint for 9th Edition With Series Lab and New Funds
The Egyptian film hub’s 2026 lineup features over 80 films, a new TV development pilot, and targeted funding for Egyptian and displaced MENA filmmakers.
