The Cairo International Film Festival announced the members of the International Competition jury for its 46th edition, which will be held from November 12 to 21, 2025.

This announcement was made during the festival’s press conference held earlier today.

The International Competition jury consists of:

    • Jury President, director Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Turkey)
    • Editor Simona Paggi (Italy)
    • Director Guan Hu (China)
    • Director Nadine Khan (Egypt)
    • Actress Basma (Egypt)
    • Director Leyla Bouzid (Tunisia)
    • Director Bogdan Muresanu (Romania)

The Cairo International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and the only one in the region holding the ‘Category A’ accreditation from the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris. The festival was established in 1976 and is held annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.