El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh (2025)

El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh (2025) poster

Egypt, nicknamed "the mother of the world" by its people, is unrecognizable. Gigantic construction sites have sprung up in the desert at an exponential rate, including roads, bridges, and megaprojects on the Mediterranean coast. This new Egypt is an illusion: in 10 years, the population has sunk into unprecedented poverty. The regime shows no mercy to the poor. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the new pharaoh, and his army have set up a pyramid-shaped financial system, built on subsidies from major international institutions—including the European Union—and foreign investment. The most populous nation in the Arab world finds itself on the brink of collapse.

Director: Claire Billet, Nadia Blétry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Samuel Hirsch
Editing: Alex Cardon
Production: Squawk, Procirep-Angoa, RTS, CNC, ARTE
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: English, العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation

Keywords

prison, egypt, artificial intelligence (a.i.), misery, debt, poverty, human rights, military, pharaoh, investment, muslim brotherhood

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh about?
Egypt, nicknamed "the mother of the world" by its people, is unrecognizable. Gigantic construction sites have sprung up in the desert at an exponential rate, including roads, bridges, and megaprojects on the Mediterranean coast. This new Egypt is an illusion: in 10 years, the population has sunk into unprecedented poverty. The regime shows no mercy to the poor. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the new pharaoh, and his army have set up a pyramid-shaped financial system, built on subsidies from major international institutions—including the European Union—and foreign investment. The most populous nation in the Arab world finds itself on the brink of collapse.
Who directed El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh?
El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh was directed by Claire Billet, Nadia Blétry.
How long is El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh?
El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh?
El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh is a Documentary film.
Where was El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh produced?
El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh was produced in France, Switzerland.
What are the themes of El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh?
The themes of El-Sisi: Egypt's New Pharaoh include: Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation.