Capital
Synopsis
Capital was shot at various locations including the CityLife residential complex in Milan, the Nile riverfront in Cairo, residential neighborhoods in Alexandria, and construction sites of new cities—places where architectural histories are romanticized even as they are being erased. Through these sites, al-Sharif explores the desires that drive politicians, urban planners, and their imagined ideal residents as well as how the resulting designs, with their disregard for the historical failures of colonial architecture, seek to transform and control the cultural and political landscape. Together the film and installation hint at the limits of free speech and reveal how the legacies of fascism live on in the present.
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Chicago
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basma Alsharif
- Original Title
- Capital
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Italian
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basma Alsharif
Department Leadership Roster
Basma Alsharif
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capital
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What is Capital about?
Capital was shot at various locations including the CityLife residential complex in Milan, the Nile riverfront in Cairo, residential neighborhoods in Alexandria, and construction sites of new cities—places where architectural histories are romanticized even as they are being erased. Through these sites, al-Sharif explores the desires that drive politicians, urban planners, and their imagined ideal residents as well as how the resulting designs, with their disregard for the historical failures of colonial architecture, seek to transform and control the cultural and political landscape. Together the film and installation hint at the limits of free speech and reveal how the legacies of fascism live on in the present.
Who directed Capital?
Capital was directed by Basma Alsharif.
Who stars in Capital?
The principal cast of Capital includes Diego Marcon.
When was Capital released and how long is it?
Capital was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 19m.