Cairo International Film Festival 2024

[Chris Knipp]

MANUAL FOR A DIVORCE

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The affable president of the Cairo Film Festival is a clear-sighted leader whose other job is being one of Egypt's biggest stars.

MANUAL FOR A DIVORCE
Directed by Peter Ghesquiere
“…an absurdly enjoyable twist on the real-world situation and revels in a somewhat bleak sense of humour…” " Peter Ghesquiere channels Wes Anderson in this mannered short comedy about a couple who are separated when their children get a divorce."

NIGHT HAS COME
Directed by Paolo Tizon
" A group of young men must endure the hardships of a rigorous military training programme in Paolo Tizon’s intimate and revealing documentary.""…a depiction of an almost ultimate machismo, while also taking note of its beating emotional heart…"


NIGHT HAS COME