Fresh
Rich and imposing.
Janice Page, Boston Globe
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The Yacoubian Building
Overview
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.
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Fresh
At more than 2 1/2 hours, The Yacoubian Building is nothing if not long. But it's a window into a culture that few of us get to see.
Lael Loewenstein, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
This sweeping melodrama is nothing less than an Egyptian state-of-the-nation address.
Tom Charity, L.A. Weekly
Fresh
The Yacoubian Building distinguishes itself both as the most expensive Egyptian film ever made and, despite its nearly three-hour running time, one of the most watchable.
Deborah Young, Variety
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