At the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025, French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri graced the event with an appearance that was nothing short of magnetic. The premiere of her film Eagles of the Republic (“Les Aigles De La République”) captured significant attention as the final chapter in director Tarik Saleh’s acclaimed “Cairo Trilogy,” following the successes of The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) and Boy From Heaven (2022). Set against the politically charged backdrop of Cairo, the film tells the story of George El-Nabawi—a fading movie star reluctantly drawn into a political biopic. Khoudri’s role as Donya, a determined journalist ensnared in the complexities of political intrigue, was a highlight of the evening, setting the stage for a memorable cinematic experience.
