Overview
A gripping tale of love and rebellion set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- patriotic
- mournful
- historical film night
- political cinema marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The protagonists join the 1919 Egyptian revolution and struggle against British occupation.
The film connects Kira and El Gen's intertwined fates to the broader fury and mobilization surrounding the Egyptian revolution.
Ahmed AbdelHai Kira and AbdelKader Shehata participate in organized struggle against English rule.
The plot is explicitly synchronized with Egypt's 1919 revolution and its social consequences.
Films like Kira & El Gen, and why
The Battle of Algiers
historical resistance drama combining political conflict, action, and national liberation themes
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
epic anti-colonial historical drama centered on resistance to foreign occupation
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
stylized historical action film about revolution, occupation, and divided loyalties
Doctor Zhivago
large-scale political historical drama depicting popular uprising and revolutionary commitment
Movie Details
- Director
- Marwan Hamed
- Release Date
- 2022-06-30
- Runtime
- 175 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (34)
Cast
- Karim Abdel Aziz
- Ahmed Ezz
- Hend Sabry
- Ahmed Malek
- Sayed Ragab
- Sam Hazeldine
- Razane Jammal
- Huda ElMufti
- Mohamed Abd El Azim
- Ruby
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Shahid VIP
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kira & El Gen about?
- Amid Egypt’s 1919 revolution, two men and their allies turn personal courage into a dangerous campaign against British occupation.
- What is Kira & El Gen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kira & El Gen as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Kira & El Gen violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kira & El Gen as brutal.
- Which films are like Kira & El Gen?
- Films with a similar feel include The Battle of Algiers, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, and Doctor Zhivago.
- How long is Kira & El Gen?
- Kira & El Gen runs 175 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kira & El Gen?
- In United States, Kira & El Gen streams on Shahid VIP.
