Cairo International Film Festival | Giza
Celebration
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival will be held from November 11-20, 2026 at the Cairo Opera House. The festival will feature over 150 films from more than 50 countries, encompassing feature films, documentaries, and short films, with a focus on international cinema and Arabic film art. Events include a grand opening and closing ceremony, an international competition, a "Night of the Arabs" program on Arabic cinema, Q&A sessions with directors, actors, and producers, workshops and masterclasses, and the inaugural "From Book to Screen" forum to promote literary adaptations, and the second Cairo's XR project to explore new media innovations. The festival awards numerous accolades, including the Pyramid Award and the Silver Pyramid Award, and is a recognized platform by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (IFPA), providing an international stage for cultural exchange, artistic display, and professional development for filmmakers, critics, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts worldwide.