Synopsis
The lives of residents in an old Cairo building, "The Yacoubian Building," are affected by issues like corruption, extremism, class disparity, and sexuality. Through diverse characters, the film offers a critical examination of Egyptian society.
Key facts
Original language
Arabic
Production companies
Good News 4 Films
Based on
The Yacoubian Building
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2006 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2006 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2006 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2006 generic ★ Best New Narrative Filmmaker
