23rd edition November 20th to 28th, 2026
23rd edition
20 to 28 November, 2026
The late Ali Abdel-Khalek was born in 1944. A pioneering Egyptian film director and screenwriter, he was known for his socially and politically engaged cinema. His notable works include The Shame (Al Aar), Return of a Citizen (Awdat Mowatin), and Escape (El-Horoub), which explored themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of Egyptian society. Abdel-Khalek died in 2018.
A man runs an opium business together with one of his three sons, the other two of whom are a lawyer and a doctor. His daughter, a university graduate, is engaged to a police officer. When the father dies, he leaves his business to his family…
Director Ali Abdel Khalek
Producer Adwae El Cinema
Screenwriter Mahmoud Abou Zeid
Cinematographer Said Shimy
Music Hassan Aboul Seoud
Production Company Adwae El Cinema
Distributor AMC Art