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Fahmy, who is considered one of the most prominent Egyptian artists throughout history, Cairo Film Festival The international, whose 44th edition will take place between November 26 and December 10, next.
The festival president aspires to convey an honorable image of Egyptian and Arab cinema to the world, through the screens of the Opera Houseلقاهرة.
In an exclusive interview with "Sky News Arabia"Fahmy, who leads one of the most prominent festivals In the Arab region, he is a firm believer in the need to focus on humanitarian issues.
On the sidelines of his participation in the Cannes Film Festival, from May 17 to 28, Fahmy said that his second appointment as president of the Cairo Film Festival pushes him to do his best to serve his country.
وأضاف النجم المصري: "I am currently in Cannes in order to search for juries and choose good international films that deserve to participate in the next session of the Cairo Festival, in which Egypt aspires to present its best in it, in light of the changes taking place in international cinema".
Hussein Fahmy pointed out that "Egyptian and Arab cinema is witnessing a new reality after the Corona crisis"indicating his awareness of this since his appointment as director of the Cairo Film Festival.
He continued: "Arab and Egyptian cinema is advancing through the use of technology".
Fahmy added: "We must open the doors to the splendor of cinematic art"indicating that "The main mission of cinema is to bring humanity closer to each other and peoples".
On the other hand, the President of the Cairo Film Festival defended the idea of dialogue and discussion, and cinema presented all topics without restrictions, and said: "In the cinema there is a table open to everyone, and the audience has to take what they want. Discussion after performances is very important, even in the theater, because the exchange of ideas and dialogue is the most important thing in art, whatever the difference".
And about today’s generation of young Egyptian filmmakers, Fahmy confirmed that he considers himself "One of the most advocates of the idea of giving young people their full opportunity, and linking generations together".
He added: "When I was president of the festival years ago, I was, and still am, one of the staunch advocates of attending to the youth and blending their vision with the generation of experience to which I belong. Everyone has duties and must give their best in the end. I think that this interaction between generations will present a good harmonious blend that serves Egyptian cinema".
Fahmy summarized his artistic vision to lead the next session of the Cairo Festival, saying: "I have a progressive vision. We are today in 2022 and we must talk about the future and focus on the development we have reached now in cinema, whether at the level of ideas or technology.".
He added: "This is the basis because the history of Egyptian cinema is well-known, honorable and cherished, and looking to the future is always the most important for me".
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Fahmy, who is considered one of the most prominent Egyptian artists throughout history, Cairo Film Festival The international, whose 44th edition will take place between November 26 and December 10, next.
The festival president aspires to convey an honorable image of Egyptian and Arab cinema to the world, through the screens of the Opera Houseلقاهرة.
In an exclusive interview with “Sky News Arabia”, Fahmy, who leads one of the most prominent festivals In the Arab region, he is a firm believer in the need to focus on humanitarian issues.
On the sidelines of his participation in the Cannes Film Festival, from May 17 to 28, Fahmy said that his second appointment as president of the Cairo Film Festival pushes him to do his best to serve his country.
The Egyptian star added, “I am currently in Cannes in order to search for juries and choose good international films that deserve to participate in the next session of the Cairo Festival, in which Egypt aspires to present its best, in light of the changes taking place in world cinema.”
Hussein Fahmy indicated that “Egyptian and Arab cinema is witnessing a new reality after the Corona crisis,” indicating his awareness of this since his appointment as director of the Cairo Film Festival.
He continued, “Arab and Egyptian cinema is advancing through the use of technology.”
Fahmy added: “We must open the doors to the splendor of cinematic art,” noting that “the main mission of cinema is to bring humanity closer to each other and peoples.”
On the other hand, the president of the Cairo Film Festival defended the idea of dialogue and discussion, and cinema presented all topics without restrictions, and said: “In the cinema there is a table open to everyone, and the audience has to take what they want. Discussion after the shows is very important, even in the theater, because the exchange of Ideas and dialogue are the most important thing in art, whatever the difference.
Regarding today’s generation of young Egyptian filmmakers, Fahmy affirmed that he considers himself “one of the most vocal defenders of the idea of giving young people their full opportunity, and linking generations together.”
He added: “When I was president of the festival years ago, I was, and still am, one of the staunch defenders of the presence of young people and blending their vision with the generation of experience to which I belong. Each one has duties and must give his best in the end. I believe that this interaction between generations will provide a synthesis A good homogeneity that serves Egyptian cinema.”
Fahmy summarized his artistic vision to lead the next session of the Cairo Festival, saying: “I have a progressive vision. Today we are in 2022 and we must talk about the future and focus on the development we have reached now in cinema, whether at the level of ideas or technology.”
He added, “This is the basis, because the history of Egyptian cinema is well-known, honorable, and cherished, and looking to the future is always the most important thing for me.”