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EGYPT · 2006
The Yacoubian Building
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
