Gouna Film Festival to honour late British-French star Jane Birkin

The six edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) will honour British-French actress and singer Jane Birkin, months after her death at 76. The sixth edition expected to be held from October 13th to the 20th.

The festival will feature four screenings of Birkin’s films, to pay tribute to her remarkable journey which started in the 1960s.

“In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, it is essential to pay tribute to the trailblazers who have shaped the industry into what it is today,” the festival’s artistic director Marianne Khoury said to local press.

“Jane Birkin was not only an iconic actress and singer but also a symbol of freedom and artistic innovation. Her work transcended borders and generations, making her a timeless figure in the world of art,” she added.

The four films feature in the festival are Boxes (2007), Jane B. For Agnès V. (1988), Kung-Fu Master! (Le Petit Amour) (1988), and Jane By Charlotte (2021).