Ibero-American Film Festival 2025 Opens in Cairo with Free Screenings at Instituto Cervantes
The 13th edition of the Ibero-American Film Week officially
opens tonight at Instituto Cervantes in Cairo, with an exciting lineup of free international
film screenings running from October 7 to 19 The event is held in collaboration with the
Spanish Embassy in Cairo and several Latin American embassies, aiming to bring the richness
of Spanish- and Portuguese-language cinema to Egyptian audiences
A Cinematic Journey Across the Ibero-American World
This year’s edition features a carefully curated selection of fiction and documentary
films from 13 countries, including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Chile, Cuba, Colombia
Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and others. The films explore a variety
of themes that celebrate the cultural diversity, natural beauty, and social realities of Ibero
-American nations The Ibero-American Film Week also showcases the evolution of Latin
American and Iberian cinema, highlighting its growing influence and artistic vitality on the global stage
Screenings Schedule at Instituto Cervantes, Dokki
All screenings take place at Instituto Cervantes in Dokki, with free admission granted
on a first-come, first-served basis Each film is presented in its original language with
English subtitles, and is preceded by an introduction and discussion in Arabic (without translation)
Here’s the full screening schedule
Tuesday, October 7: La Mirada y el Muro (The Eye and the Wall) – Guatemala
Wednesday, October 8: Un Mundo para Julius (A World for Julius) – Peru
Thursday, October 9: Made in Argentina – Argentina
Friday, October 10: Pichu – Uruguay
Saturday, October 11: La Estrella Azul (The Blue Star) – Spain
Sunday, October 12: Habanastation – Cuba
Monday, October 13: Inadaptado, ¿realmente lo eres o solo lo aparentas? – Ecuador
Tuesday, October 14: Gauguin y el Canal (Gauguin and the Canal) – Panama
Wednesday, October 15: Algunas Bestias (Some Beasts) – Chile
Thursday, October 16: La Familia P Luche (The Noble Family) – Mexico
Friday, October 17: Colores (Colors) – Dominican Republic
Saturday, October 18: Bela América (Beautiful America) – Portugal
Sunday, October 19: Jericó, el infinito vuelo de los días (Jericó, The Final Journey of Days) – Cuba
Ibero-American: Free Cultural Event Promoting International Exchange
Organized jointly by Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain in Cairo, the festival is
supported by the embassies of Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Portugal, Cuba, Chile, and the
Dominican Republic This initiative underscores a shared commitment to promoting cultural
exchange, building bridges through cinema, and fostering international dialogue in the heart of Cairo
The Ibero-American Film Week 2025 is more than just a series of screenings it’s a celebration of cross
cultural understanding, offering Cairo’s film lovers a chance to experience the diversity, creativity
and stories of Ibero-America for free
