Cairo International Film Festival to Honour Actor Farouk Falawkas

Veteran Egyptian actor Farouk Falawkas will be honoured with the Golden Pyramid Award at the opening ceremony of the 47th Cairo International Film Festival.

The festival, chaired by actor Hussein Fahmy, will run from November 11th to 20th, 2026. This year’s edition will also include a special programme marking 50 years since the festival was established.

Founded in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is held annually under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture. It is the only Arab and African film festival accredited in the ‘A’ category by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations.