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Yesterday we marked a significant day for the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt. After the event was postponed twice, the sixth edition of the film festival finally kicked off this week to show their support for the growing Egyptian film industry. The star-studded film festival will run until December 21, 2023.
The El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) was initially set to take place earlier in October but had to postpone it on account of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The organisers at GFF later revealed that all special celebrations would be cancelled to show solidarity with the Palestinian people. They also declared that Dhs594,000 will be donated by the organisers as a means to support the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Together with the help of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, they can facilitate this donation.
Nonetheless, the film festival was inaugurated yesterday with a special segment dedicated to Palestinian Cinema and also had the likes of Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna as the opening act. We saw an impressive list of a star-studded lineup that graced the red carpet with elegant styles not straying away from the dress code. Keep scrolling to have a look at the sheer sartorial elegance that was displayed at the El Gouna Film Festival.
Elyanna
Singer Elyanna delivered a strong performance with her song ‘Olive Trees’ dedicated to the people of her homeland, Palestine. She looked divine in a lacey white dress with white floral accessories that adorned her silky mane.
Youssra
Egyptian actress Youssra who presented the lifetime achievement award to director Marwan Hamed, wore a two-piece tailored suit from Dubai-based designer Mrs Keepa with a slick back pony, minimal jewellery and a clutch that added a pop of colour.
Yasmin Raeis
Actress Yasmin Raeis was photographed with Egyptian screenwriter Tamer Habib. Yasmin was wearing a stunning silver gown from Tima Abid with contrasting black gloves and a matching silver cape that gave her an old Hollywood elegance, think Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face.
Jamila Awad
Actress Jamila Awad sported a black and white dress with a halterneck and crystals sewn across the length. She paired the look with some earrings and a side-swept ponytail.
Passant Shawky
Passant Shawky along with her partner Mohamed Farag posed for the cameras at the El Gouna Film Festival. The actress rocked her short hair with a black and white dress with a drop-waist silhouette from Rasario.
Saba Mubarak
Jordanian Actress and member of the jury Saba Mubarak wore an all-black ensemble with intricate detailing across the neck and a deep cutout pattern. To finish off the look the actress had her hair up in a high ponytail along with some statement piece jewellery.
Heidy Karam
Heidy Karam was pictured along with actor Mahmoud Hemida on the red carpet for the Film Festival. The actress wore a sheer black dress with lacey ruffle details across it from Dolly.K Designs.
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