Documentary backdrop image for Mit Pyramiden (1991)

Documentary backdrop image for Mit Pyramiden (1991)

199193 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mit Pyramiden

199193 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ninety-three minutes capture the sounds and sights of Cairo, from honking cars to people in long clothes, against the backdrop of the pyramids.

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Ninety-three minutes capture the sounds and sights of Cairo, from honking cars to people in long clothes, against the backdrop of the pyramids.

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Renate Samidirector

Renate Samiwriter

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Cairo's bustling streets fill the screen in Mit Pyramiden. The film captures the sounds of honking cars and the movement of people dressed in long clothes. It presents the history of Egypt through its vibrant colors and diverse religions. The pyramids stand as a backdrop to daily life, blending the ancient with the modern. This 1991 documentary invites audiences to experience the sights and sounds of a city rich in culture and history over its 93-minute runtime.

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