45th Cairo International Film Festival kicks off in Egypt

Egyptian veteran movie star Hussein Fahmy, president of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), speaks at the Chinese Cinema Week event during the 45th CIFF in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 14, 2024. The 45th CIFF kicked off Wednesday evening at Egypt's Cairo Opera House with strong Chinese participation. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

People attend the Chinese Cinema Week event during the 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 14, 2024. The 45th CIFF kicked off Wednesday evening at Egypt's Cairo Opera House with strong Chinese participation. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)