The French star Jimmy Jean-Louis is visiting a number of archaeological places in Luxor on the sidelines of his participation in the ninth edition of the Luxor African Film Festival.
Jean-Louis, during his tour, was impressed with the beauty of the Luxor temple and the ancient Egyptian monuments. He also visited Tutankhamun's tomb, Karnak temple, and the Hatshepsut Temple.
He will leave for Aswan to visit the Temple of Philae, Elephantine Island and other archaeological sites in the city.
He announced that he wishes to participate in a movie about Egypt, adding that he faced problems in Hollywood but he never felt desperate.
The famed international star was chosen to be the guest of honor for the 9th edition which will conclude its activities today.
Two of Jean-Louis' s films will be screened as part of the festival’s program, “Desrances” from Burkina Faso, directed by Apolline Traoré, which participates in a long narrative competition, and “Rattlesnakes” from the United States in the Diaspora section.
He worked for three years in a musical theatre in Spain La Belle Epoque before embarking on a successful modeling career in Europe.
He also starred in some famous TV series such as ''Heroes'', ''Heroes Reborn'', and Joy with Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert DeNiro.
He is currently a regular on the number drama of the summer Claws which has been screened at TNT since 2017.
Louis was named Ambassador at large to Haiti by his Excellency President Michel Martelly In 2014.
The ninth edition of Luxor African Film Festival kicked off on March 6, from under the slogan of ''African Cinema From The Globe''.
The Egyptian film ‘’Wonder Box’’ was the festival’s opening movie. The movie revolves around four different tales. ‘’Wonder Box’’ will highlight the relentless attempts of the characters to balance between Cairo as a city and themselves, each in their own way.
Contributed by Hassanain Tayea
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