Egypt film festival showcases women’s resilience through adversity
Egypt’s eighth annual Aswan International Women Film Festival took place from April 20 to 25. This year's focus was on the resilience of women, with Egypt's economic turmoil and the war in neighboring Gaza as a backdrop. Cairo-based photojournalist Hamada Elrasam captured scenes around the festival in Aswan, Egypt's southernmost city known as the country's ancient gateway. Captions by Elle Kurancid.
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Aswan is home to diverse stories, including those of displaced Sudanese civilians such as Yehia, a juice maker who escaped war-ravaged Khartoum. “I love Aswan,” he says, “it feels like home.” Aswan, Egypt, April 23, 2024.
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In the Philae temple complex, the festival’s participants learn about ancient Egyptian history and the country’s current challenges, such as daily nationwide power cuts. Aswan, Egypt, April 24, 2024.