'New York' selected as opening film at Cairo Film Fest

New Delhi, Nov 4 : After its recent invitational screening at the Pusan International Film Festival in October, the John Abraham and Katrina Kaif starrer 'New York' has now been selected as the opening film at the prestigious 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), 2009, sources in the Yashraj films said.

The film has also been selected for the 'in competition' section at the festival, to be held from November 10 to 20 in Cairo, the sources said.

Kabir Khan, who has directed ''New york'' has been especially invited by the Cairo International Film Festival, which will witness the presence of Salma Hayek, Samuel L Jackson, Lucy Liu and Tom Berenger, who is also a member on the international jury.

Mr Kabir will address the audience and media after ''New York's'' opening night screening.

''New York'' was released in over 900 screens worldwide on June 26 and ever since has continued to garner worldwide acclaim and recognition.

The film is a contemporary story of 3 young friends, whose beautiful lives turned upside down by the larger events beyond their control.

The film was critically acclaimed as well as wholeheartedly accepted by audiences worldwide.

Established since 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is classified as a category "A" festival as recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producer's Associations) and is the oldest and most important festival in West Asia and has been an inspiration to several other budding festivals.

This year the CIFF will acknowledge its honoured tradition and welcome the new generation of brilliant film makers from India by honouring Indian Cinema.

--UNI

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