The 8th edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) will open this October 16 featuring 10 AFAC-supported films in its screening line-up. Through their works, filmmakers, both emerging and seasoned, broach themes like corruption, loss and the disillusionment of Arab youths, placing young men and women at the heart of their storylines. These compelling narratives amplify “cinema’s power to reflect human experiences and foster understanding across borders”¹.