Cairo Time
Synopsis
In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruba Nadda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruba Nadda
- Original Score
- Niall Byrne
- Original Title
- Cairo Time
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Egypt, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Foundry Films, Samson Films, Astral Media, CITY-TV, MISR International Films, Movie Central, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Super Channel, Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada, Corus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruba Nadda
Ruba Nadda
Niall Byrne
Luc Montpellier
Teresa Hannigan
Charles Pugliese, Claire Welland, David Collins, Daniel Iron, Shana Collier
Department Leadership Roster
Ruba Nadda
Director
Niall Byrne
Original Music Composer
Claire Welland
Producer
David Collins
Producer
Daniel Iron
Producer
Tamara Conboy
Production Design
Shana Collier
Producer
Ruba Nadda
Writer
Gabriel Khoury
Producer
Luc Montpellier
Director of Photography
Teresa Hannigan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cairo Time about?
In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.
Who directed Cairo Time?
Cairo Time was directed by Ruba Nadda.
Who stars in Cairo Time?
The principal cast of Cairo Time includes Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig, Elena Anaya, Amina Annabi, Tom McCamus.
When was Cairo Time released and how long is it?
Cairo Time was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Cairo Time make at the box office?
Cairo Time grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cairo Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cairo Time was composed by Niall Byrne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cairo Time?
Cairo Time holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).