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The Promised
The Promised

THE PROMISED

Al-Maw'oud

Directed by Ahmed Elghoneimy
Egypt, 2020
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

In and around the historical ruins of Fustat in Old Cairo, tensions simmer between the site’s government-appointed guards and residents of a nearby informal settlement. For the guards it would be easiest to keep the site closed until further notice.

Synopsis

In and around the historical ruins of Fustat in Old Cairo, tensions simmer between the site’s government-appointed guards and residents of a nearby informal settlement. For the guards it would be easiest to keep the site closed until further notice.