Culture Minister Helmi el Namnam inaugurated Wednesday the 20th edition of national film festival at Cairo Opera House’s grand theater.

Held under the theme “film, key to life”, the 20th edition is chaired by director Samir Seif and dedicated to late prominent film director Mohamed Khan.

As part of activities, Namnam, Seif and head of the cultural development fund sector Nevein el Kilani inaugurated an exhibition for posters of late director Helmi Halim’s movies.