Egyptian actress Rania Youssef has responded to criticism over her wardrobe choice at the Cairo International Film Festival. Youssef wore a long black dress with a slit to her upper thigh, sparking debate on social media over whether it was appropriate for the event. The outcry drew mixed responses with social media users either defending Youssef, saying she should wear what she wants or criticising her for not respecting the event. Youssef later responded by saying that she was not looking for attention, didn't expect the reaction and that she may have misjudged the dress. The incident has raised questions as to whether Egypt's media is facing more stringent censorship regarding women's clothing.