Synopsis
A fisherman's son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, dies and the young student becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt's religious and political elite.
Key facts
Original language
Arabic
First release
October 26, 2022
Production companies
Atmo Produktion, Film i Väst, Final Cut for Real, Sveriges Television, Arte France Cinéma
Awards
Greta
Setting
Al-Azhar University, Cairo
Filming locations
Istanbul, Süleymaniye Mosque
Trailer
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Festival History
- César Awards 2023 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2023 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2022 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Cannes Film Festival 2022 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2022 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q111600269 |
| IMDb | tt15452062 |
| TMDB | 788977 |
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
