Egypt highlighted its cinematic legacy during a Cannes-side event where the country was honored as a guest of honor and filmmaker Youssef Chahine was celebrated on the centenary of his birth. Egyptian actors Laila Elwi and Hani Salama attended the ceremony, which focused on cultural dialogue and Egypt-France artistic ties. Officials said Chahine’s films helped connect Egyptian and international cinema through storytelling that crossed cultural boundaries.
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Egypt Honors Youssef Chahine at Cannes
Culture & Arts
25/05/2026
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