Turkish actress Nour poses on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 32nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, capital of Egypt, Nov. 18, 2008. [Xinhua]

According to the organizing committee, 46 films out of some 150 movies from 59 countries and regions, including 22 movies from nine Arab states, will take part in the competition of the event.

Some 22 Spanish movies will be screened during the festival with Spain being the special guest of honor.

The competition was classified into three units: international competition for long feature films, international digital competition and Arab film competition.

A series of symposiums on film industry, regional and international cooperation will be held during the 11-day event, which will last till Nov. 28.

Egyptian actress Lkaa Kamise poses on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 32nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, capital of Egypt, Nov. 18, 2008. [Xinhua]