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The Yacoubian Building
EGYPT · 2006

The Yacoubian Building

Marwan Hamed
corruption social inequality religious extremism LGBTQ+ identity urban decay
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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.