The Yacoubian Building (2006)

The Yacoubian Building (2006) poster

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.

Director: Marwan Hamed
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 161 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Khaled Hammad
Editing: Hazem Samir, Khaled Marei
Production: Arab Co, Good News
Country: Egypt
Language: Français, العربية
Original Language: ar

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

egypt, cairo, sexuality, social commentary, historical, political corruption, gay theme, extremism

Trailer

The Yacoubian Building Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Yacoubian Building about?
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.
Who directed The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building was directed by Marwan Hamed.
Who stars in The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building stars Adel Emam, Nour El-Sherif, Hend Sabry, Mohamed Emam, Esaad Younes, Khaled El Sawy.
How long is The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building has a runtime of 2h 41m (161 minutes).
What genre is The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building is a Drama film.
Where was The Yacoubian Building produced?
The Yacoubian Building was produced in Egypt.
What are the themes of The Yacoubian Building?
The themes of The Yacoubian Building include: Social Commentary and Reflection.