Marwan Hamed
Director
The Yacoubian Building (2006)
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.
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: Arab Co, Good News
Country: Egypt
Production Country:
Egypt
Languages:
Arabic,
French
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Runtime: 161 min.
Released: June 1, 2006
Status: Released
Certification: R / 17+