Written by Muhammad Zakaria Tuesday, October 10, 2023 04:45 PM In light of the unrest and unfortunate events that the region has witnessed recently, the administration decided El Gouna Film Festival The sixth session of the festival was postponed to be held from October 27 to November 2, 2023, in a statement that said, “In the midst of these unfortunate events, the importance of humanity and compassion among peoples is evident, and the festival’s main slogan, “Cinema for Humanity,” will be reflected in the festival’s activities.”
The festival’s management also confirmed, “We strongly believe in the ability of cinema to unite all sects and groups, and although we are aware of the difficulty of the current situation, we considered it our duty to commit to holding the festival in its sixth session in 2023.”
We greatly appreciate your understanding of the urgent changes imposed on us by the current circumstances and we look forward to welcoming you soon to the sixth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival. Let us all give peace a chance to prevail.
El Gouna Film Festival is one of the leading festivals in the Middle East. It aims to showcase a diverse group of films to an audience passionate and enthusiastic about cinema, create communication between cultures through the seventh art, and connect filmmakers from the Arab region with their international counterparts to enhance the spirit of cooperation and encourage cultural exchange. In addition to all of this, the festival is committed to discovering new cinematic talents with the aim of developing cinema in the Arab world, especially through its industry arm, the CineGouna Platform, which consists of the El Gouna Film Platform and the CineGouna Bridge, which provide opportunities for learning and participation.
