The organizers of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries have confirmed that the festival’s 38th edition will be held in the coastal city from February 1 -7 under the name of renowned actor, Mahmoud Hemida.
The festival is an annual event held in Alexandria, Egypt, and aims to disseminate film culture and the progress achieved in various branches of film art and to strengthen the relations among filmmakers around the globe in general and Mediterranean countries in particular.
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Hemida, born on December 7, 1953, earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce. He kicked off his acting career with performances on television.
The acclaimed actor participated in several TV series including “Harat Al Shurafa”, and “Al Wassiyah”, his performance in that latter drew a lot of praise and acclaim for his talents and marked the beginning of his rise as a star.
The start of Hemida’s career in the cinema began with performing a leading role alongside veteran actor Ahmed Zaki in the 1990 movie “Al Embrator”.
He has also founded a production company that has released several films including “Janat Al Shayytan” as well as founded an entertainment magazine titled “Al Fann Al Sabeaa”.
Hemida has proved his uniqueness in his ability to perform the characters he is assigned with efficiency, who is notable for his best form in “Faris Al Madinah”, and “Aafarit Al Asfalt”.
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