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The Yacoubian Building (2006)

The Yacoubian Building (2006)

Drama
Release Date: 2006, June 1
Directors: Marwan Hamed
Countries: Egypt
Production: Arab Co, Good News
Cast: Ahmad Rateb, Youssef Daoud, Said Tarabeek, Bassem Samra, Khaled El Sawy, Yasser Ali Maher, Yousra, Talaat Zakaria, Hend Sabry, Somaya El Khashab, Ahmad Bedir, Mohamed Emam

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

gay theme political corruption egypt social commentary cairo historical sexuality extremism