The Square
"The people demand the downfall of the regime"
Originally released in 2013. The Square is a documentary/drama film. directed by Jehane Noujaim. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, and Dina Amer
Synopsis
The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (158 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Roast Beef Productions
- Worldview Entertainment
- Noujaim Films
- The Othrs
- MVD Entertainment Group
- City Drive Entertainment Group
- Post Factory NY
- DuArt
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Square about?
The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young ac...
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Jehane Noujaim.
How long is The Square?
The Square has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Square released?
The Square was released on June 7, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Square?
The main cast of The Square includes Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer, Magdy Ashour, Ramy Essam.
Is The Square worth watching?
The Square has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 158 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.