Egyptian talent takes centre stage at 4th Hollywood Arab Film Festival
Thu, March 27, 2025 | Egypt
The fourth Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF), celebrating Arab Heritage Month from 9 to 13 April at Hollywood Universal Studio Cinema in California, will feature multiple Egyptian films, including Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo and The Tale of Daye’s Family. Actor Ahmed Helmy will receive the Life Achievement Award, and actress Elham Shaheen will head the jury panel. Directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim El-Shenawy, The Tale of Daye’s Family (Daye: Seret Ahl El Daye) will open HAFF. The Tale of Daye’s Family: Opening film The Egyptian-Saudi co-production Daye, written by Haitham Dabbour, follows the story of an 11-year-old albino Nubian boy who dreams of going on a magical journey from south to north Egypt to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. ...