The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has unveiled the official schedule of film screenings and Cairo Industry Days events for Friday, November 14.
The day promises a diverse mix of feature films, short films, documentaries, and gala screenings, alongside key industry discussions designed for filmmakers, producers, and cinephiles.
Film Screenings – Friday, November 14
1:00 PM
One More Show – Main Theater
Do You Love Me? – Small Theater
Rosemead – Hanager Theater
3:00 PM
Rebuilding – Main Theater
Siblings – Small Theater
Mother’s Baby – Hanager Theater
We Live Here – Hanager Cinema
Testimony – Ewart Hall, American University in Cairo
Solomamma – Zamalek Cinema 1
Flana – Zamalek Cinema 2
What Marielle Knows – Art Creativity Center
6:00 PM
Once Upon a Time in Gaza – Main Theater (Gala Screening)
Cotton – Small Theater
Cherished Land – Hanager Theater
Khan al-Khalili – Hanager Cinema
Human Resource – Ewart Hall, American University in Cairo
The Blue Trail – Zamalek Cinema 1
Sa’eed Effendi – Zamalek Cinema 2
Silent Rebellion – Art Creativity Center
9:00 PM
The Silent Run – Main Theater (Gala Screening)
Looking for Ayda – Small Theater (Gala Screening)
We Need to Talk About Dilan (20 min) + Hemme Dies: One of Those Days Where… (83 min) – Hanager Theater
My Wife and the Dog – Hanager Cinema
As We Breathe – Ewart Hall, American University in Cairo
The Residence – Zamalek Cinema 1
Cotton – VOX City Centre Almaza 10
Cairo Industry Days – Friday, November 14
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Masterclass: “The Craft of Cinematic Imagery” with Mahmoud Abdel Samie
Moderator: Rami El Metwally
Venue: Cairo Opera House – Open-Air Theater
Open to the public
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion: “A Fresh Look at Genre Cinema: From Festival Circuits to Mainstream Audiences”
Speakers: Ahmed Mourad, Mofida Fadila
Moderator: Simona Nobile
Venue: Cairo Opera House – Open-Air Theater
Open to the public
The Friday lineup highlights CIFF’s mission to showcase innovative cinema from around the world while fostering dialogue between filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences. Don’t miss the gala screenings and insightful panels designed to inspire the next generation of cinema creators.




