A fire broke out inside the opening hall of the Gouna Film Festival on Wednesday, with the cause of the fire still unknown. The Gouna International Film Festival administration has scheduled the start of its fifth edition for Thursday.
Video footage circulated on social media shows a massive fire consuming the plaza hall designated for the festival's opening. According to local sources, firefighters are working to control and extinguish the fire, and details regarding the cause are expected to be released by the festival organizers.
The fifth edition of the Gouna Film Festival is set to kick off on Thursday, with star Ahmed El Sakka being honored during the opening ceremony, where he will receive the Creative Achievement Award. The festival will see the attendance of numerous stars, including actress Yousra, a member of the festival's advisory committee.
