GFF 2025: The Opening Ceremony of the 8th Edition of Gouna Film Festival

19 October 2025

Off to a great start, the opening night of GFF 2025 easily set the stage for a quite memorable 8th edition. From stunning looks on the red carpet, touching speeches, funny anecdotes, and heartfelt tributes, here are some of our favourite moments from the opening ceremony.

This edition expands GFF's global role and further establishes the festival's position as a cornerstone in international cinema. With over 290 film submissions for funding, marking the highest number since its first edition, and an integral theme of the Cinema of Humanity, GFF transcends its role as merely a film festival, creating a cultural hub in MENA that sparks dialogue and tackles fundamental global issues through art and cinema, bringing entertainment and long-lasting impacts to the world.