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Cairo Time
Cairo Time
7.3
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929 Ratings

CAIRO TIME

Directed by Ruba Nadda
Canada, Ireland, 2009
Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Juliette is a Canadian magazine editor who arrives in Cairo for a vacation with her husband, a UN official working in Gaza. Delayed, her husband asks his friend, a handsome Egyptian named Tareq, to watch over her. Juliette finds herself falling in love not only with the city but with Tareq.

Synopsis

Juliette is a Canadian magazine editor who arrives in Cairo for a vacation with her husband, a UN official working in Gaza. Delayed, her husband asks his friend, a handsome Egyptian named Tareq, to watch over her. Juliette finds herself falling in love not only with the city but with Tareq.

Our take

Featuring a transformative performance from the enchanting Patricia Clarkson, Ruba Nadda’s romantic drama is a transnational affair that unravels with endearing charm and stirring wistfulness. The splendor of Egypt is in full bloom, alternating between urban restlessness and poignant tranquility.