The Aquarium movie poster

The Aquarium

February 8, 2008 1h 46m 6.8/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 2008. The Aquarium is a drama film. directed by Yousry Nasrallah.

Starring Hend Sabry, Amr Waked, and Gamil Ratib

Synopsis

Youssef is a hotshot anesthesiologist who often sleeps in his car for privacy. Laila is the careerist host of a late night radio call-in show. These two members of Cairo's elite, lost souls traveling parallel paths of longing and disconnection, are the principal fish in Yousry Nasrallah's The Aquarium, a meditation on the intellectual capital of the Middle East, now bent under the sway of repression in all its forms.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 8, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (12 votes)
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Language AR Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Aquarium about?

Youssef is a hotshot anesthesiologist who often sleeps in his car for privacy. Laila is the careerist host of a late night radio call-in show. These two members of Cairo's elite, lost souls traveli...

Who directed The Aquarium?

The Aquarium was directed by Yousry Nasrallah.

How long is The Aquarium?

The Aquarium has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Aquarium released?

The Aquarium was released on February 8, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Aquarium?

The main cast of The Aquarium includes Hend Sabry, Amr Waked, Gamil Ratib, Samah Anwar, Bassem Samra.