The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) offers a full day of cinematic experiences, blending heartfelt tributes, engaging masterclasses, and screenings of films from around the world. From honoring Egyptian cinema legends to showcasing global premieres, today, Tuesday, 18 November 2025, promises something for every film lover. At the heart of today&rsquo;s program is a moving memorial for the late director Sameh Abdelaziz, whose impact on Egyptian cinema continues to resonate with audiences and filmmakers alike. Alongside this tribute, festival-goers can enjoy insightful industry sessions, glamorous red carpet moments, and an array of screenings spanning genres, cultures, and perspectives.
Tuesday, 18 November &ndash; CIFF Daily Schedule 1:00 PM &ndash; Memorial Ceremony for Director Sameh Abdelaziz Open-Air Theatre, Cairo Opera House A special tribute honoring the late filmmaker Sameh Abdelaziz.
Cairo Industry Days 4:00 PM &ndash; 5:30 PM "The Poetics of Reality"&mdash;A Masterclass with Ildik&oacute; Enyedi Moderator: Mohamed Tarek Venue: Cairo Opera House, Open-Air Theatre Open to the public.
Red Carpet Events Red Carpet for the Films "Restoration" and "Against Cinema" Coverage entry begins at 4:00 PM The red carpet closes at 4:45 PM Red Carpet for the Films "Banat El Basha" and "Chopin: Sonata in Paris" Coverage entry begins at 7:00 PM The red carpet closes at 7:30 PM
Q&amp;A Screenings The following films will be followed by Q&amp;A sessions with their filmmakers on Tuesday, 18 November.
Film Screenings Across Venues From heartfelt dramas to international premieres, CIFF&rsquo;s screenings today span a wide range of genres and perspectives: Grand Hall &bull; Kontinental &rsquo;25 &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; Short Film Program 4 &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Renovation &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Pasha&rsquo;s Girl &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Small Hall &bull; Round 13 &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; The Botanist &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Anti-Cinema &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Chopin, A Sonata in Paris &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Hanagar Theater &bull; Beachcomber &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; Flume O Morte! &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Noah &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Palestinian on the Road &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Hanagar Cinema &bull; The People and the Nile &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; The Road &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; David Lynch Shorts &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; The Second Wife &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Tahrir Cultural Center &ndash; Ewart Hall &bull; Peak Everything &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; Triangle of Love &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Short Film Program 3 &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Souraya, Mon Amour &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Zamalek Cinema 1 &bull; The Things You Kill &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; Habibi Hussein &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Dreams &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Woman and Child &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Zamalek Cinema 2 &bull; Action Item &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; The Heart is a Muscle &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Hellcat &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Baab &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Creativity Centre &bull; Kanto &ndash; 12:00 PM &bull; Sermon to the Void &ndash; 3:00 PM &bull; Kim Novak&rsquo;s Vertigo &ndash; 6:00 PM &bull; Kaffarah &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Vox 4 &ndash; Mall of Egypt &bull; The Silent Run &ndash; 9:00 PM
 Vox 5 &ndash; Mall of Egypt &bull; Not What You Think &ndash; 6:00 PM
 Vox 10 &ndash; Mall of Egypt &bull; A Son &ndash; 9:00 PM Each film screening celebrates unique stories from around the world, blending perspectives that challenge, inspire, and move audiences, continuing CIFF&rsquo;s mission of connecting cultures through cinema. Photo Credit: CIFF&rsquo;s official page
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