The pavilion was organized by the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), El Gouna Film Festival, and the Egyptian Film Commission (EFC). Its recognition highlights Egypt’s renewed commitment to reclaiming its place in the global film arena after a decade-long absence from the festival’s Un Certain Regard competition since Clash in 2016. “This award is a global recognition of the position Egyptian cinema occupies today, and of the continuous efforts we make to represent it in international contexts,” the President of CIFF, and the veteran actor, Hussein Fahmy, stated, noting that the pavilion embodies collaborative spirit and signifies a renewed phase in Egypt’s role within the international film industry. The Egyptian pavilion, envisioned by acclaimed Egyptian art director Sherine Farghal, garnered acclaim for its innovative design, merging traditional elements with…Hi guest,You've read all of your free articles. Subscribe now to support independent journalism and to enjoy:Unlimited access to all our articlesExclusive events and offersFirst access to new premium newslettersAbility to comment on articlesFull user profile Subscribe