“Eagles of the Republic” completes Saleh’s co-called Cairo Trilogy exploring the machinery of authoritarian regimes, following “Boy From Heaven” and “The Nile Hilton Incident.” The movie is vying for best film, director, actor in a leading role for Fares Fares and screenplay, as well as craft mentions such as cinematography, sound design, original score and visual effects. The Guldbagge Awards are considered Sweden’s top film honors.
Laced with dark humor, “Eagles of the Republic” reunites Saleh with Fares Fares, who plays George Fahmy, Egypt’s most celebrated movie star who becomes ensnared in a dangerously corrupt world after being forced by the country’s highest authorities to star in a government-backed prestige film. The film world premiered in competition at Cannes…
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