“Mal Qarun” Film Wins “Impact for Environment and Sustainable Development” Award

17 February 2026

The documentary film “Mal Qarun”, directed by Mohannad Diab and documented by Misr El Kheir Foundation, won the “Impact for Environment and Sustainable Development” award. The film presents a new cinematic perspective linking pollution in Lake Qarun to rising debt cases, highlighting the intersection of environmental issues and social hardship.

Festival organizers praised the film’s ability to reveal the environmental impact on livelihoods and its deep humanitarian approach.