The Cairo International Film Festival's (CIFF) 41st edition, kicking off on 20 November and continuing until 29 November, is the main cultural event in Egypt this week with plenty of activities ahead.

Organised by Egypt's Ministry of Culture, the annual event will see the screening of around 150 films (130 feature films and 20 shorts) representing 63 countries. The festival is being helmed by Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy, who is leading his second successive edition.

The organisers have announced the full programme with the booking managed through Tazkarti website and application, in addition to a mobile application and a website for the event.

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