Standing at the Ruins

Hala, an Opera singer living in Rome, comes back to Cairo to claim her mother’s inheritance. This takes her on a journey across Cairo, meeting various people and many sides of the city to resolve her grief and the memories of her mother in the rough fantastical backdrop of the city.

Director: Saeed Taji Farouky

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Maged Abouel El-Dahab
Production: Tourist With A Typewriter, Rubik's Films
Country: Egypt, United Kingdom
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Saeed Taji Farouky

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Standing at the Ruins about?
Hala, an Opera singer living in Rome, comes back to Cairo to claim her mother’s inheritance. This takes her on a journey across Cairo, meeting various people and many sides of the city to resolve her grief and the memories of her mother in the rough fantastical backdrop of the city.
Who directed Standing at the Ruins?
Standing at the Ruins was directed by Saeed Taji Farouky.
Who stars in Standing at the Ruins?
Standing at the Ruins stars Karima Mansour, Ahmed Ghanem, Shady Abdullah.
Where was Standing at the Ruins produced?
Standing at the Ruins was produced in Egypt, United Kingdom.