# Birds of Darkness (1995)

> A sharp Egyptian political dramedy where a clever lawyer, a government minister, and a Muslim Brotherhood operative expose the opportunism beneath opposing claims to power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/243555

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
- Director: Sherif Arafa
- Cast: Adel Emam, Ryad El Kholy, Yousra, Ahmad Rateb, Gamil Ratib, Ezzat Abu Ouf, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Nazim Sharawy
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1527211/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, uneasy, political film night, arabic cinema viewing

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