Seen on arte
This film deserves more than one review. I've just seen it on arte, totally missed the screening in cinemas here in Germany.
The film is a grim portrayal of the Egyptian society as seen through the eyes of the prisoners. I'm assuming here this is the Egyptian society, because it could as well be Algeria, Tunis, or so many other Arab speaking countries struggling in the post colonial quagmire for decades, and burdened with corruption and poverty.
A young man, due to unfortunate circumstances, and a confession extorted under torture, ends up in a prison. The prison is led by corrupt officers who, using a network of snitches, and cruel punishment methods, manage to keep the prisoners obedient.
It's a very good film, with good plot, well executed and the acting was good too. I'm only discovering Arab cinema and what I've seen here makes me want to see more. I'd totally recommend the movie.
The film is a grim portrayal of the Egyptian society as seen through the eyes of the prisoners. I'm assuming here this is the Egyptian society, because it could as well be Algeria, Tunis, or so many other Arab speaking countries struggling in the post colonial quagmire for decades, and burdened with corruption and poverty.
A young man, due to unfortunate circumstances, and a confession extorted under torture, ends up in a prison. The prison is led by corrupt officers who, using a network of snitches, and cruel punishment methods, manage to keep the prisoners obedient.
It's a very good film, with good plot, well executed and the acting was good too. I'm only discovering Arab cinema and what I've seen here makes me want to see more. I'd totally recommend the movie.
- ayla_d
- Dec 3, 2024