The Cairo International Film Festival has announced the lineup for its International Critics' Week competition, which will take place during its 47th edition from November 11 to 20, 2026. The festival, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the Arab world and Africa, will feature six films in the competition. The films were announced during a press conference held on October 11, 2026, at a hotel in Cairo.
The six films competing in the International Critics' Week competition are: "Before Sunrise" by Azamat Shargin from Kazakhstan, "Dancing Angels" by Ferit Kılıç from Turkey and Croatia, "The Nuclear Boy" by Jorien Moltzer from the Netherlands, "The Blind Girl and the Elephant" by Ashiq Ahmed Zihad from Bangladesh and Germany, "The Red Hunger" by Juan Pablo Salato from Chile, Argentina, and Italy, and "River Train" by Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas A. Finelli from Argentina.
The Cairo International Film Festival is one of the most prominent film festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and the only one in the region to be classified as "A" by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris. The festival was founded in 1976 and has been held annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
The festival's 47th edition will take place during a significant year, marking the 50th anniversary of its first edition in 1976. The festival's program includes a range of activities and events, including film screenings, workshops, and conferences. The festival aims to promote Egyptian and international cinema, and to provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work.
The International Critics' Week competition is one of the festival's main events, featuring a selection of films from around the world. The competition is judged by a panel of international critics, who select the winner of the Golden Pyramid award. The festival also includes other competitions, including the Panorama of Egyptian Short Films and the Best Documentary Film award.
The festival's organizers have announced that the event will take place from November 11 to 20, 2026, with a range of activities and events planned. The festival's program will be announced in the coming weeks, and tickets will be available for purchase online and at the festival box office.
The Cairo International Film Festival is a major event in the film industry, attracting filmmakers, critics, and audiences from around the world. The festival's 47th edition promises to be an exciting and memorable event, with a range of films and activities planned.
Key points
- The festival will take place from November 11 to 20, 2026.
- The International Critics' Week competition will feature six films from around the world.
- The festival is one of the most prestigious in the Arab world and Africa.
