Slaf Fawakherji during the special screening of her movie "Salma"

The red carpet of the 45th Cairo International Film Festival witnessed the brilliance of the cast of the movie “Salma”, as the artist, Sulaf Fawakherji, and the stars of the movie celebrated the special screening on Wednesday evening, November 20.

Stars celebrate the movie "Salma" and Sulaf Fawakherji shines on the red carpet Slaf and the crew entered the red carpet, amidst a reception by media figure Boussy Shalaby, in a special festive atmosphere.

The show was attended by a number of stars and celebrities, including: Elham Shaheen, Laila Elwi, and Salwa Mohamed Ali.

Syrian actress Sarah Nakhl stole the spotlight during her attendance at the screening, as she appeared on the red carpet raising the flag of her country, Syria, in a gesture that reflects her pride in the film’s participation in the competition.

The film “Salma”, directed by Jude Said, is competing in the Horizons of Arab Cinema competition, making it one of the most prominent Syrian entries in the festival.

The story of "Salma" The film “Salma” tells the story of a woman who faces life crises after her husband’s disappearance, which puts her in front of two choices: continue the confrontation with all the sacrifices that entails, or choose her individual salvation and care for her family.

This human approach makes it a unique film, reflecting the struggles of contemporary life with cinematic depth.

The film's participation in the festival is an important step in enhancing the presence of Syrian cinema on the Arab and international scene.

Syrian actress, Sulaf Fawakherji, arrived in Cairo to participate in the 45th session of the Cairo International Film Festival, where her new film, “Salma,” will be screened.

The artist shared on her Instagram account the moments of her special reception with roses, which she described as “the sweetest roses and the most precious reception,” reflecting the warm atmosphere she received upon her arrival.