Zawya Cinema opened its doors in March 2014 to screen non-commercial films from around the world with a special focus on Arab and Egyptian independent films. It has also been responsible for the yearly Panorama of the European Film, showcasing award-winning European films.
Youssef Chahine Centennial: A massive multi-part retrospective commemorating 100 years of the iconic director.
Zawya Short Film Festival: The ninth edition featured a diverse selection of shorts and awarded prizes totaling EGP 90,000.
Cairo Cinema Days: The eighth edition featured acclaimed regional productions like FROM GROUND ZERO and DIARIES FROM LEBANON. YOUSSEF SHAZLI MANAGING DIRECTOR | EGYPTIAN
GFF x Zawya: The third year of this partnership brought nine award-winning feature films and documentaries from the eighth GFF directly to Cairo audiences.
Cinema of the Global South: An international programmers’ meeting held in collaboration with the Network of Alternative Arab Screens, focusing on the legacy of Afro-Asian film festivals.
