# The Yacoubian Building (2006)

> Residents of a decaying Cairo landmark navigate desire, faith, class, sexuality, and corruption as their private compromises mirror a society under strain.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28888

## Facts

- Runtime: 161 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Marwan Hamed
- Cast: Adel Emam, Nour El-Sherif, Hend Sabry, Mohamed Emam, Esaad Younes, Khaled El Sawy, Yousra, Ahmad Rateb
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425321/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, intimate, international cinema night, social issues discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life in a decaying Cairo building, where dreams clash with harsh realities.

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