The Square
“The people demand the downfall of the regime”
Synopsis
The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.
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THE SQUARE Movie Trailer (Official Documentary Release 2013)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jehane Noujaim
- Original Score
- Viviana Rojas
- Original Title
- The Square
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Roast Beef Productions, Worldview Entertainment, Noujaim Films, MVD Entertainment Group, City Drive Entertainment Group, Post Factory NY, DuArt, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jehane Noujaim
Viviana Rojas
Mohammed Hamdy, Ahmed Hassan, Jehane Noujaim, Cressida Trew, Maxyne Franklin
Pierre Haberer, Stefan Ronowicz, Pedro Kos
Mike Lerner, Sarah E. Johnson, Karim Amer, Geralyn Dreyfous, Jodie Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Jehane Noujaim
Director
Pierre Haberer
Editor
Stefan Ronowicz
Editor
Karim Amer
Producer
Pedro Kos
Editor
Christopher de la Torre
Editor
Mohamed El Manasterly
Editor
Mohammed Hamdy
Director of Photography
Ahmed Hassan
Director of Photography
Jehane Noujaim
Director of Photography
Cressida Trew
Director of Photography
Maxyne Franklin
Director of Photography
Viviana Rojas
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Square
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What is The Square about?
The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Jehane Noujaim.
Who stars in The Square?
The principal cast of The Square includes Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer, Magdy Ashour, Ramy Essam.
When was The Square released and how long is it?
The Square was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Square was composed by Viviana Rojas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Square?
The Square holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.