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.

Directed by: Marwan Hamed

Cast: Adel Emam, Nour El-Sherif, Hend Sabry, Mohamed Emam, Esaad Younes, Khaled El Sawy, Yousra, Ahmad Rateb, Ahmad Bedir, Somaya El Khashab, Khaled Saleh, Bassem Samra

Genres: Drama, Foreign, Social Commentary

Rating: 6.8/10

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