Since its foundation in 1972 by the late world-renowned Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine,
Misr International Films has produced and distributed over 50 films, most of which have won international awards. As a fully
integrated film company, MIF has two domestic distribution arms: MIF Distribution, which distributes Egyptian and foreign films,
including AFD films from major studios such as Disney and Colu and as independent foreign titles; and Zawya Distribution, which
distributes arthouse films. MIF also launched Orient Films (OF) to distribute Egyptian films in the GCC.