Cairo Conspiracy

A slow-burning, paranoid political thriller that immerses you in a world of whispered alliances and moral compromises, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by

Tarik Saleh

Genres

Thriller

Starring

Tawfeek Barhom, Fares Fares, Mohammad Bakri

Overview

A fisherman's son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, dies and the young student becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt's religious and political elite.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, corruption, faith, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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