The Yacoubian Building

The Yacoubian Building (2006)

June 1st, 20062h 41min

Drama
74%

Overview

portrays the lives of residents in an old Cairo building "The Yacoubian Building", highlighting issues like corruption, extremism, class disparity, and sexuality. Through diverse characters, the film offers a critical examination of the Egyptian society


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