CIFF 2026 – Cairo International Film Festival Announces Dates for Its 47th Edition

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), presided over by renowned Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy, has officially announced the dates for its 47th edition, which will take place from November 11 to 20, 2026.

In this context, CIFF President Hussein Fahmy expressed his deep gratitude to the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, led by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, for its generous patronage and continuous support. He emphasized that this partnership represents the true guarantee of the festival’s ongoing success and leadership across the Arab and African cultural landscape. Fahmy also extended his thanks to all strategic partners, sponsors, and supporting institutions—both local and international—as well as the media organizations that carry the responsibility of sharing the festival’s cultural message. He further acknowledged the filmmakers, directors, producers, technical teams, and jury members whose contributions have shaped past editions and reinforced the CIFF’s distinguished artistic standing.

For his part, the Festival’s Artistic Director, Mohamed Tarek, underlined that the audience remains the guiding compass and ultimate goal of all the team’s efforts. He paid special tribute to cinema lovers and their enduring passion, revealing that the previous edition achieved record-breaking figures, with ticket sales reaching 45,000—a remarkable increase of 5,000 compared to the year before. The artistic management now aims to double this number and welcome an even broader audience for the upcoming edition.

The Cairo International Film Festival thus looks forward to welcoming its guests and audiences to its 47th edition, continuing its legacy as a hub of creativity and a beacon for world cinema since its founding in 1976.

About the Cairo International Film Festival

Founded in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest film festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and one of the few accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Organized annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, the CIFF continues to balance artistic excellence with professional ambition, serving as a key platform for strengthening the international presence of Arab cinema.

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