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200822 minPGdocumentary

Young Arabs

200822 minPGdocumentary

A group of students at an elite preparatory school in Cairo reflects on topics such as God, America, and terrorism in a 22-minute film.

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Michael Graziano

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A group of students at an elite preparatory school in Cairo reflects on topics such as God, America, and terrorism in a 22-minute film.

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Kogonada

Kogonadadirector

Michael Grazianodirector

Synopsis

Inside an elite preparatory school in Cairo, students discuss their views on various topics. They reflect on God, America, terrorism, marriage, and the Middle East. The film captures their thoughts and experiences in a setting that blends education with personal insight. Through these conversations, the documentary presents a snapshot of young lives shaped by complex social and political issues in Egypt. The film runs for 22 minutes and was released in 2008.

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