<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The administration of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A_%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B7"><span lang="ar">the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries,</span></a> headed by film critic Amir Abaza, <span lang="ar">announced</span> <span lang="ar">that the 40th edition of the festival will be named after the great star Nelly, in honor of her rich artistic career and her outstanding contributions to Egyptian and Arab cinema.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span lang="ar">Prince Abaza stated that Nelly is one of the most prominent show stars on Egyptian screens since the sixties. She has presented many works that have achieved great success and have been immortalized in the memory of the Egyptian and Arab audience.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span lang="ar">This honor comes in appreciation of her continuous giving and positive influence on the seventh art, and her contributions in presenting distinguished works in the arts of entertainment, drama and cinema.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span lang="ar">Commenting on this honor, Nelly expressed her happiness and pride in naming the 40th session of the festival after her, noting that this honor reflects the appreciation of the audience and critics for the artistic works she has presented throughout her career, especially since it comes from a prestigious festival such as the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries and an association that has made a rich history such as the Egyptian Association of Cinema Writers and Critics.</span> </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1420/834;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4104af11-2ce6-4b1d-9534-dfbe2c26ffac.png" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);"><span lang="ar">Details of the 40th session of the Alexandria Film Festival</span></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span lang="ar">The 40th Alexandria International Film Festival will be held from October 1 to 6, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heno, and the Governor of Alexandria, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled Hassan Saeed, and headed by the art critic, Amir Abaza. The festival will witness a number of special events and screenings that celebrate Nelly's career, in addition to honoring a number of artists and filmmakers. A selection of her films that left a mark on the history of cinema will also be screened.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span lang="ar">Alexandria International Film Festival is one of the most prominent film festivals in the region, as it combines presenting the best cinematic works from the Mediterranean countries and honoring pioneers and innovators in this field.</span> </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:600/338;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ef77806a-d92e-4c3b-89f1-70a382bef64b.jpg" ></figure>