Hussein Fahmy: Criticism of my decision to head the Cairo Festival because of my age does not matter to me

star solution Hussein Fahmy President of the Cairo Film Festival, a guest on “The Seventh Day TV” with colleague Ali Kashouti, head of the art department at “The Seventh Day.” Hussein Fahmy said regarding his assumption of the presidency of the Cairo Film Festival, that the task is difficult but beautiful, noting that the world has changed, and that he loved To participate in this change in the Cairo Festival because it is a first-class international festival that has been affiliated with the International Festival of Festivals for many years, and is among the list of 14 festivals affiliated with that institution.

Hussein Fahmy pointed out that Egyptian cinema is an ancient cinema and deserves to have a strong festival, and that as a filmmaker I like to be in the festival and continue on this journey so that the festival is global and on the same level that he dreams of.

Regarding his old age and the gossip regarding his inability to assume that responsibility because of his age, and his proven activity and movements on an international level that match the activity of young youth, Hussein Fahmy said, “Criticisms accuse me of human philosophy. He has a birthday and a day for the end between the beginning and the end. The life of your king and the days, months and years do not separate with me, all of my life is related to me, and as long as I have mental and physical activity and are able to move and think, and I have a point of view, why not.

On the cheering of these critics to stars such as Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins, who are also very old, Hussein Fahmy said: “We have delicious criticisms that do not bother me, and there are people who said that I am not suitable and asked, listen to Hussein Fahmy… The issue for me depends on the goal and my point of view, and I want I connect Levin to the festival and I try to deliver him.

The great artist Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo Film Festival, had determined the official dress to attend the festival, during the activities of its 44th session, scheduled to be held from November 13 to 22.

Hussein Fahmy said: “All international festivals have official uniforms, and we are a first-class international festival, and when I came to the festival, I met everyone who came to wear what he wanted. The women are dressed well, and the situation has evolved in the questions, and we have shown the dress to be worn, where is your hair?

The Cairo International Film Festival decided to honor the great artist, Lebleba, by giving her the Golden Pyramid Appreciation Award for Lifetime Achievement, during the activities of its 44th session, scheduled to be held from November 13 to 22.

For his part, the great artist Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo Film Festival, commented on this honor, saying that it is a worthy tribute to an artist who has spent her life in presenting dozens of cinematic works with love and sincerity, and made every effort to make what she presents worthy of being shown to an audience who loves her appearance on the charming screen, and despite her tender. Over the years of her life, she still enriches the industry with her participation and still has a lot to offer, and I am honored that I shared that journey with her through several works that we previously collected.

Director Amir Ramses, director of the festival, added that Lebleba is a real gain for every director and in addition to every work she participates in, due to her tremendous ability to present roles very spontaneously, with perfect skill and with charisma that appeals to the audience.