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Deep Dive: The Square (2013)

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The Square
The Square is a documentary film that presents the events of the Egyptian Revolution starting from 2011, focusing on the protests in Tahrir Square. Directed by Jehane Noujaim, the film captures the political turmoil and aspirations of the Egyptian people as they demand the downfall of the regime. It provides a firsthand account of the struggles faced by activists and the complexities of the political landscape in Egypt during this period. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for World Cinema. It was later updated to reflect ongoing political developments and was released on Netflix in January 2014. The documentary is presented in the native languages of its cast, with English subtitles, allowing for an authentic representation of the voices involved in the revolution.

Why Watch

  • •Watch the firsthand accounts from Tahrir Square activists.
  • •See the evolution of the Egyptian Revolution through 2013.
  • •Find out how the film captures political realities in Egypt.

Did You Know

•The Square was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014.
•It won three Emmy Awards out of four nominations at the 66th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
•The film holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews.
•It premiered on January 17, 2013, at the Sundance Film Festival.

Perfect For

Middle Eastern politicsDocumentary enthusiastsActivism and protests