Special Section on Films and Water
As part of its commitment to shedding light on the deep relationship between Egyptians and the Nile River, director Azza El Hosseiny, Director of the Luxor African Film Festival, announced a collaboration with the Let’s Talk About Water initiative, founded and directed by Picture and film researcher Linda Lilienfeld. The initiative is an international platform that uses cinema as a tool to spark dialogue and raise awareness on water issues, climate change, and their impact on humanity’s future.
Scriptwriter Sayed Fouad, President of the Festival, stated that this collaboration is the result of a partnership and support from the African Film Festival New York, which played a major role in building bridges of communication and coordination, enabling the establishment of this cultural and humanitarian project between Luxor and Let’s Talk About Water.
The collaboration includes screenings of a curated selection of short films presented by the initiative, followed by a panel discussion with the Let’s Talk About Water team to address the issues raised by the works. This enhances the festival’s role in connecting art with major humanitarian concerns.
The festival management expressed its pride in this collaboration with Let’s Talk About Water, affirming that integrating refined visual art with human and historical issues makes Luxor a dynamic intellectual and artistic platform. It illuminates the horizons of creativity and reflection and opens new avenues for cultural cooperation between African and international festivals.
The festival had previously announced that its 15th edition will take place from March 30 to April 5, 2026.
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