El Gouna Festival Honors Yousra on the Occasion of 50 Years of Her Artistic Journey

* Yousra's Honor at El Gouna Festival
On October 26, 2025, Egyptian artist Yousra celebrated fifty years of her artistic career at the eighth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.
The occasion was exceptional as she was honored in a deeply humane way, and the festival featured an exhibition documenting her professional journey that spans decades.
* Yousra's Pride in El Gouna Festival
Yousra, who began her artistic career in the sixties, spoke about her feelings regarding this honor, expressing her great pride in being part of the El Gouna Festival, which she described as "the home of true art and a place that celebrates creativity."
She explained that this festival is of great importance in supporting Egyptian and Arab cinema and provides opportunities for young and independent artists.
* The Feeling of Time Passing
In her talk, Yousra confirmed that she did not feel the passage of fifty years in her career, but still dreams and plans as if she is at the beginning of her journey.
Despite those years passing, she indicated that she has not felt boredom or a sense of incapacity; on the contrary, she feels grateful for her ability to give with the same passion and love, adding that this number gives her a strong feeling of gratitude and attachment to art.
* Her Impact by the Special Exhibition
Among the touching moments she spoke about was her deep emotion regarding the exhibition held in her honor, where she felt as if her entire life was passing before her eyes in one moment, and she confirmed that the honor presented by the El Gouna Festival was the "most beautiful gift" in her artistic journey.
* The Role of Festivals in Supporting Cinema
The artist Yousra also praised the role of film festivals in developing cinema, pointing out that the El Gouna Festival has become one of the most prominent cinematic platforms that highlight creative works and support continuous development in the film industry.
She added that Egypt remains a leader in this field.
* Yousra's Message to Young Artists
In her message to young artists, she advised them to love art and present it sincerely, saying:
"The audience feels the sincerity," and she confirmed that she holds great respect for her audience, who have supported her throughout her career.
* A Diverse Artistic Journey
Yousra embodies in her artistic journey a symbol of joy and sincerity, and she has managed to navigate between many diverse roles, from delicate characters to powerful ones, from comedy to drama and even political roles, making her an artistic and cultural icon representing an entire generation of artists in the Arab world.
