What films won major awards at the 46th Cairo Film Festival?

Paul Andrew Williams' "Dragonfly" won the Golden Pyramid, and "Once Upon a Time in Gaza" received multiple awards including best director and best Arab feature film.

What was Hussein Fahmi's vision for film archives at the Cairo Film Festival?

Festival president Hussein Fahmi emphasized cinema's role in documenting true stories and highlighted a new partnership to connect Cairo with Doha, fostering archival preservation and collaboration.

How did the Cairo Film Festival address the situation in Gaza?

The festival opened with a tribute to the children of Gaza and screened "The Voice of Hind Rajab" as its closing film, emphasizing cinema's humanitarian responsibility.

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Cairo Film Fest Honors Gaza Cinema, Restores Classics

22 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Cairo Film Festival closed, honoring Palestinian cinema and Egyptian classics.
Film 'Dragonfly' won the Golden Pyramid, while 'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' won multiple awards.
Festival president emphasized cinema's role in documenting human stories and preserving archives.

Cairo Film Fest Honors Gaza Cinema, Restores Classics

The 46th Cairo International Film Festival concluded its run with an emotionally charged ceremony at the Cairo Opera House, celebrating both regional realities and new cinematic voices. The festival highlighted the restoration of Egyptian film classics and looked towards the future of archival preservation. "Dragonfly" by Paul Andrew Williams was awarded the Golden Pyramid, the festival's top honor, recognized for its profound storytelling.