The opening ceremony of the 43rd Cairo Film Festival on Friday evening was attended by a large number of art stars and filmmakers.

The festival began with the appearance of artist Khalid al-Chawi, who provided the comedy section with the participation of artist Ali Rabi, about the role of cinema in supporting a culture of diversity, followed by the appearance of the media Mona Abdel Wahab. Provide the rest of the ceremony.

Following this, Mohamed Hefzi, the festival’s producer, and screenwriter, confirmed that the support and encouragement he received during his years as chairman of the festival was a great motivation for him to cultivate the cycle after the session. And a video clip reviewing photos of the most important stars who have left our world in the past, including Zuhair al-Babli, before the show, featuring art festivals, art stars and the soft forces of Egypt. Ezzat Al-Alayli, Youssef Shaaban, Samir Ghanem, Dalal Abdel Aziz and others.

Hefzi Egyptian Minister of Culture Dr. Inas Abdel Dayam was invited to inaugurate the 43rd Session. The International Arab Producers Federation in Paris is the only Arab festival to be classified into the first category.

On the other hand, the publications of the films participating in the international competition were reviewed and the names of the panel of judges of the same competition were announced, and the name of the chairman of the panel was Serbian director Emir Kotsorica. Stage with a band.

This was followed by the best musician Honey Shenouda singing “Cinema Al-Hayat”, sung by artist Hind Abdel Halim.

Then artist Mona Zaki appeared, presenting the Fareen Hamama Award for Best Artist to artist Kareem Abdel Aziz, in recognition of his career.

As for the Golden Pyramid Award for Lifetime Achievement won by the best artist Nellie, it was given by the best artist Samir Sabri, who restored many memories that Nellie had collected in her life.

The 43rd Cairo International Film Festival, which kicks off on Friday, will run until December 5.

Next, when taking all precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of Egypt and the World Health Organization, to ensure the safety of participating filmmakers, the public and the festival committee.