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Get to Know All 5th GFF Opening Ceremony's Segments (Photos, Videos)


Fri 15 Oct 2021 | 02:40 AM
Rana Atef

A few moments ago, the opening ceremony of the fifth El Gouna Film Festival concluded its activities. It included several segments and witnessed a heavy audience.

It started with presenter Nardin Farag welcoming everyone and talked about the journey of the festival in five years.

Next, there was a film screening about the activities of the festival in five years, followed by a short tribute to famous stylist Mohamed Al Saghier who supported the festival since its first edition.

The Governor of the Red Sea Amr Hanafy was the first person to deliver a speech. He welcomed all guests and visitors in the city, next, he offered a tribute to the late famous Businessman Onsi Sawiris, the father of leading businessmen Nassif, Sameh, and Naguib.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EagXyPYczqI

After that, he expressed that Egypt succeeded in passing the crisis of Coronavirus, and continued its vision and road to development.

Finally, the governor praised the festival, saying, that it could list itself on the list of international festivals.

Samih Sawiris, the founder of Al Gouna City the executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and the CEO of Orascom Development, gave a speech later. He was accompanied by Youssra.

He highlighted that in every edition that organizers improve the shows, and correct their mistakes, however, the show started a half-hour late.

Moreover, Sawiris asserted that he is really proud of all workers in his team after solving the damages that the fire left in the main hall in less than 24 hours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMmtiuJcxWE

Regarding Youssra's appearance on the stage, he expressed that Youssra is one of the main supporters of the festival; she is one of our family. He also teased the establishment of a music festival.

Youssra responded, saying, "I also feel that I am a member of Sawiris family."

The ceremony also placed a touching and emotional tribute to all stars who passed away during the year including scriptwriter Moustafa Moharam, director Hatem Ali, actress Dalal Abdel Aziz, actor Ezzat Al Alaily, composer Elias El Rahbani, and DOP Ramsis Marzouk, actress Ahlam El Greetly, and actor Samir Ghanem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Uz66aKn50

The tribute was accompanied by a storytelling performance by iconic actor Sayed Ragab.

After that, the festival's director Inteshal El Tamimi announced the names of the juries for the festival's four competitions: El Gouna Green Star Award, El Gouna Award for Features, El Gouna Award for Short Films, and El Gouna Award for Documentary Features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iyzKUHnSto

Shortly, actress Hend Sabry introduced the 2021 Career Achievement Award to popular and the pioneer of action movies Ahmed El Sakka.

El Sakka delivered a great speech after receiving the award. He thanked all his family members, colleagues, and he quoted his father's final message to him. It was followed by an emotional short documentary film about El Sakka's achievements in the scene of cinema with the appearance of various figures such as Mona Zaki.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5OWhHXHMVI

After that, veteran star Lebleba came to the stage and introduced a breathtaking performance dedicated to Samir Ghanem's famous monologues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhLPJ0aEdE

It was followed by calling Sawiris and Youssra once again for a final appearance during the ceremony to the stage to announce the beginning of the festival's activities.

Therefore, the businessman sent several thanks and greetings to all authorities that backed the festival including the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Culture.

He also highlighted that the previous edition was the first in-person festival in the world during the pandemic, and its success motivated several festivals around the world to back to action with audience presence.

Finally, the show was concluded by a live performance by trending actress Mohamed Ramadan.

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