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EGYPT · 2006
The Yacoubian Building
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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.
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corruption · social inequality · religious extremism · LGBTQ+ identity · urban decay
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