Queer Egypt Under Attack
Synopsis
A BBC News investigation has revealed how violent criminal gangs are finding, abusing and extorting people from the LGBT community they meet online in Egypt. Using masking technology to hide the identities of the people he meets, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin navigates the complex online and real-life world of people who identify as queer and who have been repeatedly targeted by a gang with violent viral video humiliations and police arrests.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vanessa Bowles
- Original Title
- Queer Egypt Under Attack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC Arabic, BBC News Arabic, البي بي سي العربية, BBC World Service, BBC Documentaries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vanessa Bowles
Bettina Waked
Department Leadership Roster
Vanessa Bowles
Director
Bettina Waked
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Queer Egypt Under Attack about?
A BBC News investigation has revealed how violent criminal gangs are finding, abusing and extorting people from the LGBT community they meet online in Egypt. Using masking technology to hide the identities of the people he meets, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin navigates the complex online and real-life world of people who identify as queer and who have been repeatedly targeted by a gang with violent viral video humiliations and police arrests.
Who directed Queer Egypt Under Attack?
Queer Egypt Under Attack was directed by Vanessa Bowles.
Who stars in Queer Egypt Under Attack?
The principal cast of Queer Egypt Under Attack includes Ahmed Shihab-Eldin.
When was Queer Egypt Under Attack released and how long is it?
Queer Egypt Under Attack was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queer Egypt Under Attack?
Queer Egypt Under Attack holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).