Romantic kisses grace the red carpet at the opening of El Gouna Film Festival 2025.

The eighth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival opened with a magical festive atmosphere, where the fashion and looks were not the only highlight, but also the warm moments that brought the stars together with their loved ones on the red carpet.

A number of artists appeared with their partners in spontaneous moments that caught the cameras and added a human touch to the atmosphere of the first night of the festival.

Karim Fahmy and Dania El Banawi One of the most memorable moments was a spontaneous kiss between Karim Fahmy and his wife, Dania El Banawi, in front of the cameras, reflecting the harmony between them under the spotlight.

Jamila Awad and Ahmed Hafez Actress Jamila Awad also appeared with her husband, Ahmed Hafez, in a sweet, romantic scene, where he planted a kiss on her cheek as she smiled sweetly, in a shot that quickly went viral on social media.

Basant Shawky and Mohamed Farag Actress Basant Shawky blew a light kiss to her husband, Mohamed Farag, live on the red carpet, in a spontaneous and simple scene that was well-received by the audience. These delicate gestures added a touch of intimacy and spontaneity to the evening, amidst an atmosphere filled with the magic of art and celebration.

A festive atmosphere and wide participation from art stars The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of prominent Egyptian and Arab cinema stars and filmmakers, including Enas El Degheidy, Hussein Fahmy, Ahmed Dawood, Ola Rashad, Dorra, Jumana Murad, Laila Elwi, Yousra, and others.

They all interacted with the audience and the cameras, taking memorable photos, in an opening that reflects El Gouna Film Festival's status as one of the most prominent film platforms in the Middle East.

Couples who shone on the red carpet at El Gouna Film Festival Elegance wasn't limited to individual stars, but also emerged through their appearance as striking "duos" on the red carpet at the opening of the 8th edition of El Gouna Film Festival, where a number of artists and celebrities were keen to share the opening moments with their partners in harmonious and elegant looks, such as: Taha Desouky and his wife, Arwa Gouda and her husband, Ashraf Zaki and Rogina, Khaled Selim and his wife, Amr Mansy and his wife, Hussein Fahmy and his wife, Mahmoud El Esseily and his wife, and Jumana Murad and her husband.