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The Square
8.1
/10
515 Ratings

Synopsis

In February 2011, Egyptians—particularly young ones—showed the world the way people demanding change can drive an entire nation to transformation. The result was a profound movement toward democracy that is still evolving across the Arab world…

Our take

Winning the Audience Award at Sundance 2013 was just the start for this hot-button documentary, which went on to universal critical acclaim and an Oscar® nomination. Its eyes clear and its finger firmly on the pulse, The Square is a passionate, invaluable look at our rapidly changing time.