{"id":13685,"date":"2026-04-15T10:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magcairo.com\/?p=13685"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:59:27","slug":"award-winning-egyptian-cinematographer-mostafa-el-kashef-makes-history-as-the-first-egyptian-dop-to-attend-the-cannes-film-festival-for-four-consecutive-years-may-12-23-solidifying-his-posi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magcairo.com\/?p=13685","title":{"rendered":"Award-winning Egyptian cinematographer Mostafa El Kashef makes history as the first Egyptian DOP to attend the Cannes Film Festival for four consecutive years (May 12\u201323), solidifying his position as a leading creative force in the region."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Award-winning Egyptian cinematographer Mostafa El Kashef makes history as the first Egyptian DOP to attend the Cannes Film Festival for four consecutive years (May 12\u201323), solidifying his position as a leading creative force in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, he returns with ‘BEN\u2019IMANA’, directed by Marie-Cl\u00e9mentine Dusabejambo, premiering in the Un Certain Regard section. The film is set in post-genocide Rwanda (2012) and explores themes of justice and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Kashef\u2019s Cannes journey began in 2023 with ‘I PROMISE YOU PARADISE’ by Morad Mostafa, which won major awards and earned him global recognition. He followed with ‘THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE’ (2024) by Mo Harawe, and ‘AISHA CAN\u2019T FLY AWAY’ (2025), marking Egypt\u2019s return to Un Certain Regard after nearly a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across these works, El Kashef has built a strong international reputation, with multiple Best Cinematography awards and a growing presence at top global festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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