Luxor African Film Festival Launches Poster for Its 15th Edition

* The festival’s theme: “Youssef Chahine: An Egyptian Story”, alongside the release of a new book by prominent critic Ibrahim Al-Aris.

 

The Luxor African Film Festival has unveiled the official poster for its 15th edition, scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 6, 2026. This edition is dedicated to the renowned Egyptian international filmmaker Youssef Chahine, in celebration of the centenary of his birth, which falls in 2026.

The poster for the 15th edition was designed by young artist Mahmoud Ismail, who explained:

“The poster draws inspiration from Youssef Chahine’s personality, vitality, and dynamic cinematic world. Chahine is depicted moving through a visual space that brings together landmarks from several African countries, including Egypt, reflecting both the unity and diversity of the continent. The light emerging from the background symbolizes the continuous renewal of the cinematic spirit, always pushing forward. The poster thus becomes a celebration of African cinema’s heritage and of Chahine as a figure who embodies both Egyptian and African identity — a lasting symbol of movement, freedom, and rebellious thought in the art of cinema.”

The festival administration also announced the publication of a special edition of the book “Youssef Chahine: The Child’s Gaze… and the Rebel’s Grip” by distinguished Lebanese critic Ibrahim Al-Aris, in cooperation and partnership with Dar Al-Shorouk.

The Luxor African Film Festival is organized by the Independent Shabab Foundation, under the patronage of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism & Antiquities, and with the support of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Youth & Sports, Luxor governorate & the Egyptian Syndicate of Cinematic Professions, the National Bank of Egypt, and the Kemet Boutros Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge