Nicolas Cage after receiving his award from Yousra at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Egypt TodayHilary Swank after receiving her award at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APAdrien Brody after receiving his award at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APAngham singing at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APElham Shahin on the Red Carpet at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APYousra on the Red Carpet at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APYousra on the Red Carpet at CIFF's closing ceremony on November 30 - Photo courtesy APCAIRO – 1 December 2017: The 39th Cairo International Film Festival closing ceremony took place on November 30, at Al-Manara Conference Palace.The opening ceremony started with the national anthem followed by a dazzling dance performance entitled “We Will Fight Terrorism”. After the performance, attendees held a minute of silence to mourn the martyrs lost in the Al-Rawdah Mosque terrorist attack. The CIFF closing ceremony honoured three renowned American stars; Nicolas Cage, Hilary Swank and Adrien Brody.Famous Egyptian actress Nelly Karim presented Brody with his award. Brody went on to thank the festival management for the award which honoured his acting career.Swank was given her award by veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemeida. Inshallah and I hope to be back,” Cage recounted enthusiastically; directing his comments at terrorists, asserting that terrorism will not terrify him.

Source: Egypt Today December 01, 2017 13:34 UTC