03/06/2026
Running from June 12 to 21, the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is set to mount a major retrospective of Egyptian cinema to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt.
Staged in partnership with state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG), the dedicated strand – titled Light and Shadow of the Nile: Egyptian Film Week – forms part of the festival’s broader Belt and Road Film Week, aimed at deepening cultural exchanges between China and the Arab world.
The curated program centers on a retrospective of Youssef Chahine, widely regarded as the founding father of Egyptian cinema, alongside a selection of contemporary releases charting the country’s modern cinematic landscape.
(Note: In case of any changes to the program schedule, please refer to the actual screening arrangements.) [Photo: SIFF official website]