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10 El Gouna Film Festival celebrities talk to us about all things cinema

“This year’s edition is all about persistency. We managed to go with the festival in the middle of a global pandemic. COVID did not stop us.”

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Huda El Mufti

“My favourite part of GFF is the morning events that include panels, meetings…etc. Also, the short film screenings. It’s very enjoyable.”

**Location**: La Maison Bleue El Gouna

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Tara Emad

“There is a certain charm abo

Salma Abu Deif

“I wasn’t expecting this year’s edition to happen becuase of COVID, but we needed it somehow; we needed a breather to know what is happening; to be back for life and a little bit for work.”

**Location**: La Maison Bleue El Gouna

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Ahmed Malek

“The outcome I received of my movie *The Furnace* that was screened at the festival met my expectations.”

**Location**: La Maison Bleue El Gouna

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at grand Stores Digital

Raya Abirached

“GFF is very special because it’s a festival cherished by it’s own stars. Our arabic stars feel that this festival is theirs, they support it whole heartedly, they wait for it. It is special to them.”

**Location**: Casa Cook Hotels

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Reem Samy

“This year’s edition is all about persistency. We managed to go with the festival in the middle of a global pandemic. COVID did not stop us.”

**Location**: Casa Cook Hotels

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Karim Kassem

“In this edition, we celebrated cinema against all odds.”

**Location**: Casa Cook Hotels

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Jamila Awad

“I want the message of my new series *Ella Ana*, made about vitiligo, to be that beauty has no rules. I hope it sheds a light of bullying and encourages people to be more accepting of each other and our differences.”

**Location**: Casa Cook Hotels

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Injy El Mokkaddem

“The energy of El Gouna gives GFF a certain charm.”

**Location**: La Maison Bleue El Gouna

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

Ahmed Hatem

“I really liked the movie that was screened at the opening ceremony, which was The Man Who Sold His Skin. The movie was really…really nice in many ways including: acting, directing, and the story. I was happy of it. It was a nice beginning to the festival.”

**Location**: La Maison Bleue El Gouna

**Camera**: Nikon Z6 at Grand Stores Digital

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