The Square
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.
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The Square
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 7, 2013
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Documentary, Drama, History
User Score
77%
Original Title
The Square
Production Companies
Roast Beef Productions, Worldview Entertainment, Noujaim Films, The Othrs
Director
Jehane Noujaim
Description
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.
