The Yacoubian Building

"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." (Variety)

"A revelatory slice of secular life in downtown, modern-day Cairo... like an Egyptian Tales from the City, soapy with communal taboos in each of its entwined scenarios... enlightening and articulate..." (Premiere)