
Egyptian Director Hala Elkoussy's "East of Noon" heads to Cannes
April 18, 2024 Cinema & Series
Egyptian director Hala Elkoussy's film "East of Noon" has been selected for screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight section. The announcement was made by artistic director Julien Rejl at a press conference in Paris on Tuesday.
Among 21 Films Selected To Cannes
"East of Noon" is among 21 films selected for the Directors' Fortnight, a Cannes parallel section run by the French directors' guild, the SRF. This year's lineup showcases a diverse range of global cinema, with Elkoussy's film being one of eight directed or co-directed by women.
This selection marks a significant achievement for Elkoussy and Egyptian cinema, placing "East of Noon" on the international stage at one of the world's most renowned film festivals.