Freedom Bus (2013)

The story of Ashraf El Sharkawy, 39, who leaves behind an established life as a successful manager in Germany to start a campaign in Egypt helping to spread the idea of democracy. Driven by the urge to give back something to his parents’ home country, Ashraf— born and raised in Germany, to Egyptian parents— develops a campaign named 'Freedom Bus'. Prior to the first truly free elections in the history of Egypt, Ashraf travels the entire country with a team of companions in his 'Freedom Bus'. Their goal: to self-empower the Egyptian people— hoping they will not miss out on their historic chance to vote.

Director: Fatima Geza Abdollahyan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Germany
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom Bus about?
The story of Ashraf El Sharkawy, 39, who leaves behind an established life as a successful manager in Germany to start a campaign in Egypt helping to spread the idea of democracy. Driven by the urge to give back something to his parents’ home country, Ashraf— born and raised in Germany, to Egyptian parents— develops a campaign named 'Freedom Bus'. Prior to the first truly free elections in the history of Egypt, Ashraf travels the entire country with a team of companions in his 'Freedom Bus'. Their goal: to self-empower the Egyptian people— hoping they will not miss out on their historic chance to vote.
Who directed Freedom Bus?
Freedom Bus was directed by Fatima Geza Abdollahyan.
How long is Freedom Bus?
Freedom Bus has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Freedom Bus?
Freedom Bus is a Documentary film.
Where was Freedom Bus produced?
Freedom Bus was produced in Germany.