<p>Actor Swara Bhasker has become the first Indian artist to join the international competition jury of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).</p>.<p>Organised by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, the Cairo International Film Festival is the oldest film festival of the Middle East. The 44th edition of CIFF opens with Steven Spielberg’s <em>The Fabelmans</em> on November 13.</p>.<p>"I’m both grateful and honoured to be a jury member at such an illustrious festival that has for so many decades been a platform for showcasing global cinema. It is an opportunity to watch some of the best cinema from the region and the world this year and that’s such a treat! I’m absolutely stoked," Bhasker said in statement.</p>.<p>Amir Ramses, iconic Egyptian director and festival director of Cairo International Film Festival said they are delighted to have the Indian actor on board.</p>.<p>"CIFF is proud to welcome Swara Bhasker, a noted and versatile actress from India who works across mainstream and independent cinema, as a member of the CIFF ‘s International Competition Jury.</p>.<p>"A dynamic person of multiple talents, Bhasker is a very vocal activist who draws attention to causes that need highlighting as a public speaker and columnist. CIFF is truly delighted that she brings such a varied experience and sensitivity to judging the films in the main competition of our forthcoming 44th edition," Rames said.</p>.<p>CIFF’s international competition section contains 14 titles, including five world premieres. Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase will preside over the international jury which also comprises Egyptian cinematographer Nancy Abdelfattah; Egyptian composer Rageh Daoud; Italian actor Stefania Casini; Mexican filmmaker Joaquin Del Paso; and Moroccan actor Samir Guesmi.</p>.<p>CIFF is scheduled to run from November 13 to 22 at Cairo Opera House. </p>
<p>Actor Swara Bhasker has become the first Indian artist to join the international competition jury of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).</p>.<p>Organised by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, the Cairo International Film Festival is the oldest film festival of the Middle East. The 44th edition of CIFF opens with Steven Spielberg’s <em>The Fabelmans</em> on November 13.</p>.<p>"I’m both grateful and honoured to be a jury member at such an illustrious festival that has for so many decades been a platform for showcasing global cinema. It is an opportunity to watch some of the best cinema from the region and the world this year and that’s such a treat! I’m absolutely stoked," Bhasker said in statement.</p>.<p>Amir Ramses, iconic Egyptian director and festival director of Cairo International Film Festival said they are delighted to have the Indian actor on board.</p>.<p>"CIFF is proud to welcome Swara Bhasker, a noted and versatile actress from India who works across mainstream and independent cinema, as a member of the CIFF ‘s International Competition Jury.</p>.<p>"A dynamic person of multiple talents, Bhasker is a very vocal activist who draws attention to causes that need highlighting as a public speaker and columnist. CIFF is truly delighted that she brings such a varied experience and sensitivity to judging the films in the main competition of our forthcoming 44th edition," Rames said.</p>.<p>CIFF’s international competition section contains 14 titles, including five world premieres. Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase will preside over the international jury which also comprises Egyptian cinematographer Nancy Abdelfattah; Egyptian composer Rageh Daoud; Italian actor Stefania Casini; Mexican filmmaker Joaquin Del Paso; and Moroccan actor Samir Guesmi.</p>.<p>CIFF is scheduled to run from November 13 to 22 at Cairo Opera House. </p>