Lotfy Labib to Be Feted at 40th Alexandria Film Festival

Veteran Egyptian actor Lotfy Labib will be feted at the opening ceremony of the 40th edition of the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, headed by film critic Amir Abaza, slated to run from October 1-6.

Labib will be honored for his artistic achievements and long career in the world of cinema and art. He will also be celebrated as one of the pillars of Egyptian cinema, who has enriched art with his distinguished roles over decades, and

The ceremony will be held at the Alexandria Library Hall, amid a large attendee of celebrities and media personnel.

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.

Born on August 18, 1947, Labib is an Egyptian stage, television, and film actor. The acclaimed actor has worked profusely, in many supporting but memorable roles, with over 200 film and television credits.

Through many of his screen appearances, Labib has performed admirably and has shown himself to be one of the strongest performers of his generation.