The French Institute of Egypt in Alexandria launches new monthly cinema screenings and debates with director Ahmed Nabil. These screenings aims to be a window into the world of French cinema through documentaries and feature-length film.

February 20, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Fahim: Forced to flee his native Bangladesh, young Fahim and his father left the rest of the family to Paris. As soon as they arrive, they begin a real struggle to obtain political asylum, with the threat of being expelled at any time. Fahim meets Sylvain, one of the best chess coaches in France. Between distrust and attraction, they will get to know each other and become friends. (Subtitles in Arabic – 1h 48min)

February 21, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Men: They were called to Algeria at the time of the events of 1960. Two years later, Bernard, Rabut, February and others returned to France. They were silent and they lived their lives. But sometimes it takes almost nothing, a birthday, a gift that fits in your pocket, for forty years later, the past bursts into their lives after they thought they could deny it. (English subtitles – 1h 41min)