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The Yacoubian Building

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The Yacoubian Building

7.3

2h 41m

2006

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.

Director

Marwan Hamed

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Drama

egyptcairosexualitysocial commentaryhistoricalpolitical corruptiongay themeextremism

Cast & Crew

Adel Emam

Adel Emam

as Zaki El Dessouki

Nour El-Sherif

Nour El-Sherif

as Hajj Muhammad Azzam

Hend Sabry

Hend Sabry

as Bothayna El Sayed

Mohamed Emam

Mohamed Emam

as Taha El Shazly

Esaad Younes

Esaad Younes

as Dawlat El Dessouki

Khaled El Sawy

Khaled El Sawy

as Hatem Rashed

Yousra

Yousra

as Christine

Ahmad Rateb

Ahmad Rateb

as Fanous

Ahmad Bedir

Ahmad Bedir

as Malek

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