What is The Yacoubian Building about?

Based on the novel by the same title, the author Dr. Alaa El-Aswany, who is a dentist, does not shy away from weaving sordid tales of political corruption, sexuality and torture in his story. The film expresses all these elements through the lives of those who reside in the Yacoubian building, representing segments within the Egyptian society.

The Yacoubian Building

Name: The Yacoubian Building
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-04-27
Rating: 82

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Who directed The Yacoubian Building?: Marwan Hamed

What is The Yacoubian Building about?: Based on the novel by the same title, the author Dr. Alaa El-Aswany, who is a dentist, does not shy away from weaving sordid tales of political corruption, sexuality and torture in his story. The film expresses all these elements through the lives of those who reside in the Yacoubian building, representing segments within the Egyptian society.