The poster for the 39th Cairo International Film Festival – Photo Courtesy of Cairo International Film Festival Official Website. “122” is the first Egyptian film to use the 4DX technology, which allows the observer to literally “live” the film while watching as it combines many sensory factors. Yomeddine received as well the Gouna Star for Best Arab Feature and the Cinema For Humanity Audience Award at El Gouna Film Festival. The Oscars will not be the first recognition “Yomeddine” gets, as it was awarded the Francois Chalais Prize at the Cannes International Film festival. The play which is directed by the veteran Egyptian director Khaled Galal sheds light on some important issues for youth around the world.

Source: Egypt Today December 30, 2018 14:37 UTC