Hussein Fahmy
Hussein Fahmy is a prominent Egyptian actor and the president of the Cairo International Film Festival. With a career spanning several decades, he is best known for his role as Shahryar in the television adaptation of 'One Thousand and One Nights' in the 1980s. Fahmy has been influential in the Arab film industry and is recognized for his commitment to preserving and promoting Egyptian cinema. He has actively participated in various cultural events, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and literature in cinema.
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Hussein Fahmy was honored during the opening ceremony of the Marrakech Film Festival.
Jenna Ortega, Celine Song y otras estrellas del cine defienden 'la creación humana' frente a la IA en el festival de cine de Marrakech
Colombia· 2025-11-29
Hussein Fahmy is a legend of Arab cinema.
Le Festival international du Film de Marrakech s'est affirmé, depuis sa création, comme un lieu de dialogue et de découverte (S.A.R. le Prince Moulay Rachid)
Morocco· 2025-11-27
Hussein Fahmy is the president of the Cairo International Film Festival.
وزير الثقافة وحسين فهمى على ريد كاربت حفل افتتاح مهرجان القاهرة.. صور
Egypt· 2025-11-12
Hussein Fahmy attended the opening ceremony of the Cairo International Film Festival.
حسين فهمى وخالد الصاوى ولبلبة فى افتتاح مهرجان القاهرة.. صورEgypt· 2025-11-12
Hussein Fahmy congratulated the Egyptian people on the occasion of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
حسين فهمي: المتحف الكبير صرح يجسد عظمة تاريخ مصر وثراء حضارتها الإنسانيةEgypt· 2025-11-01
Hussein Fahmy stated during the press conference for the Cairo Film Festival that the festival is not suffering financially and that there was a misunderstanding regarding the poster colors.
حسين فهمى: مهرجان القاهرة لا يعانى ماديا وفهم خاطئ للألوان وراء سحب البوسترEgypt· 2025-10-12
Hussein Fahmy, the president of the Cairo International Film Festival, is participating in the Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu, China.
حسين فهمى يمازح جمهوره بمناقشة فنية مع زوج من الباندا بمهرجان شينجدوEgypt· 2025-09-11Hussein Fahmy, the president of the Cairo International Film Festival, expressed his happiness at being present at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
حسين فهمي: سعيد بوجودي في «أبوظبي للكتاب»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-28
