½ Revolution (2011)

January 2011 – downtown Cairo – a close-knit group of activist friends struggle to stay alive and stick together as waves of protests escalate around them in their neighborhood near Tahrir Square during the first chaotic days of the Egyptian revolution. Armed with cameras and focused determination, directors Omar Shargawi and Karim El Hakim take to the streets to capture historic events out of view of the world’s media. What emerges is an astonishing cry for unity. As the violence and uncertainty build, Karim and his young family’s apartment becomes ground zero. Friends and neighbors flock together, fighting to survive the counterpunches thrown by police and the armed gangs of thugs swarming the streets below their balcony.

Director: Karim El Hakim, Omar Shargawi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Screenplay

Music: Anders Christensen
Editing: Jeppe Bødskov, Thomas Papapetros
Production: Globus ApS
Country: Denmark
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Karim El Hakim, Omar Shargawi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ½ Revolution about?
January 2011 – downtown Cairo – a close-knit group of activist friends struggle to stay alive and stick together as waves of protests escalate around them in their neighborhood near Tahrir Square during the first chaotic days of the Egyptian revolution. Armed with cameras and focused determination, directors Omar Shargawi and Karim El Hakim take to the streets to capture historic events out of view of the world’s media. What emerges is an astonishing cry for unity. As the violence and uncertainty build, Karim and his young family’s apartment becomes ground zero. Friends and neighbors flock together, fighting to survive the counterpunches thrown by police and the armed gangs of thugs swarming the streets below their balcony.
Who directed ½ Revolution?
½ Revolution was directed by Karim El Hakim, Omar Shargawi.
How long is ½ Revolution?
½ Revolution has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is ½ Revolution?
½ Revolution is a Documentary film.
Where was ½ Revolution produced?
½ Revolution was produced in Denmark.