World Cinema @ DCU: The Yacoubian Building (Egypt, 2006)

The Yacoubian Building (2006) is an Egyptian drama that offers a slice of life based in downtown Cairo and all the corruption, fundamentalism, prostitution, homosexuality, and drugs taking place on and under the surface. It is based on a novel by Alaa Al Aswany that propelled him to international fame. It also features a star-studded Egyptian cast, making it a hit in the Arab world when it was released. This film will be screened in Arabic with English subtitles.

Where: The LanguaCulture Space: GLA.C135 (Dublin City University's Glasnevin campus, Henry Grattan building, first floor)
When: Friday 4th of July @ 5:40 pm (the film will start around 6:00 pm)
Film duration: 162 minutes
Admission: FREE - open to everyone

World Cinema @ DCU is a weekly film club open to all cinema enthusiasts. Screened films are expected to have cultural depth, i.e. they have something to say about where they were made. This is a free screening followed by an engaging discussion. Tea, coffee and snacks will be available, but feel free to bring your own! If you have feedback or recommendations for future screenings, don't hesitate to contact the event organizer.

If you're driving, you can park on campus in DCU Glasnevin's multi-storey car park (detailed info on parking is available here).