Cairo:The 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival has officially commenced and will continue until November 20, featuring a diverse lineup of 145 films from 64 countries.

According to Qatar News Agency, this year’s festival highlights a significant Qatari presence with a variety of feature-length documentaries and film projects, showcasing Qatar’s contributions to both Arab and international cinema. Notable entries include the documentaries “Magma,” produced collaboratively by Qatar, Algeria, and France, and “The Day of Wrath Tales from Tripolis,” a joint production by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon.

Qatari film projects also feature prominently in the Cairo Film Connection’s post-production category, with “A Butterfly Hug,” a co-production involving Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Sweden, and “Disappeared,” produced by Qatar, France, Syria, and Lebanon. In the film projects development category, the project “Madness and Honey Days” stands out as a co-production by Qatar, Iraq, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, and Norway, spotlighting emerging filmmakers and early-stage cinematic stories.

The festival’s international competition includes 12 films vying for the Golden Pyramid Award. Additionally, the festival will debut 17 films making their world premieres and 87 films having their premieres in the Middle East and North Africa. The Cairo International Film Festival, established in 1976, remains a celebrated and historic event in Africa and the Arab world.