Gouna Film Pod

In this special episode of Gouna Film Pod, GFF Festival Director Amr Mansi and global actor Ahmed Malek sit down for an unfiltered conversation about "Egypt on the Global Screen".

This unique pairing brings together the festival's visionary and one of its brightest rising stars. Together, they explore the "Gouna Spirit," the "Creativity" it champions, and the festival's crucial role as a launchpad for Arab talent. It's an inside look at how a powerful platform and authentic storytelling work together to take Egyptian cinema from local roots to the global stage.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Gouna Film Pod, Adly Thoma and Ahmed Magdy sit down for an unfiltered conversation about "AI & Cinema: The Future of Filmmaking".

As "artificial intelligence enters the world of film", they explore the big question: "Is AI enhancing creativity or slowly replacing it?". Together, they discuss the "balance between human emotion and machine precision" and "whether technology can truly understand the art of storytelling". It's a deep dive into how new tools are reshaping the industry for actors, writers, and directors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Gouna Film Pod, critics Ahmed Shawky and Mohammed Tarek sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the role of criticism in cinema.

As FIPRESCI marks its 100th anniversary, this episode reflects on the "enduring dialogue between critics and cinema". Together, they explore "how criticism shapes appreciation, influences filmmakers, and sustains the cultural conversation around film". It’s a deep dive into the critic's role, "not as judge, but as storyteller", and how they help frame the way we see and remember films.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this "This Year on Screen" episode of Gouna Film Pod, actor Florian Geisselmann (star of Sound of Falling) and Caroline Hellwig sit down for an unfiltered conversation.

As "diverse voices behind this year's GFF screenings," they explore their creative journey to the festival, the experience of bringing a German production to an Egyptian audience, and what it's like to be part of GFF's "cinematic mosaic". Together, they reflect on the power of "artistic exchange" and the dialogue that forms between European and Arab cinema at Gouna.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Gouna Film Pod, director Sarah Gohar and producer Ahmed El Desouky sit down for an unfiltered conversation about how a story "born in one corner of the Arab world finds its way to international acclaim".

Together, they explore the "path from local filmmaking to global competition". They discuss the "festival journey", the challenges of bringing local stories to global screens, and "how authenticity remains the key to resonating across borders". With honesty and insight, they reflect on what it truly takes for a story to travel.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this "Rising Voices" episode of Gouna Film Pod, actress Yasmina El Abd and global icon Yusra Mardini sit down for an unfiltered conversation about their journeys as two of the most powerful young Arab women on the world stage.

Together, they explore what it means to be part of "a new generation... shaping the future of Arab storytelling". They discuss the "bold, diverse, and unafraid" spirit of their generation, the "fresh perspectives" they bring to their work, and how they navigate the challenges of fame, representation, and using their platforms to "signal a shift in the landscape".

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really mean for Arab talent to go global? In this "Beyond Borders" episode of Gouna Film Pod, we sit down with two actors who have made the leap: Rosaline El Bay and Sedky Sakhr.

In an honest and unscripted conversation, they explore the creative and cultural challenges of working in international productions. From the pressure of representation to navigating a "multilingual, interconnected world" , Rosaline and Sedky share their personal experiences with stepping outside their comfort zones and finding an authentic Arab voice on the global screen.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Gouna Film Pod, director Karim El Shenawy and writer-producer Moustafa Sakr sit down for an unfiltered conversation about their creative partnership, from how their collaboration began to the making of their latest film, El Sada El Afadel.

Together, they explore the challenges facing today’s cinema, the risks of stepping outside their comfort zones, and the evolving dynamics between directors and writers in Egypt’s film industry. With honesty and humor, they reflect on storytelling and authenticity.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.