Российские социологи, Максим Шугалей и его спутник и переводчик Самер Суэйфан, отправляются в страну, разрываемую на части воинствующими группировками, по официальному приглашению. Их задача — проведение исследования, которое должно было бы положить конец боевым действиям. Однако в ходе работы в их руки попадает информация, которая может дорого стоить «марионеточному» правительству и не должна просочиться за пределы Ливии. В результате похищения русские специалисты оказываются в частной тюрьме и больше года, переживая пытки и унижения, ждут хотя бы официального обвинения. Дипломатические попытки мирно решить вопрос заходят в тупик, и российская сторона начинает готовить спасательную операцию.
The film is set in a social and dramatic context, touching on the different Egyptian customs and traditions, and the mental, religious and human terrorism of the Egyptian society through a group of people whose lives converge inside a café.
The film tells the story of a man, Aly, in need of a child, back in his native country to marry his first cousin - a marriage arranged by their respective parents.
Four women meet at Dar Joued on the eve of Independence. With different ages and social conditions, they are condemned to live together under the authority and injustice of their jailer: "El Jaida". They will share memories of the outside world, joy, emotions and distress of their daily lives.
an Arab taxi driver faces difficulties answering nature's call. He wants to relieve himself by a tree, but is challenged by the election candidate, the soccer fan, the extremist and the policeman.
Nadia is a 45 year old female professor at the University of Tunis. She is married and has a daughter of 18, Sarra. For some time, Nadia has problems in her marriage also symptoms of menopause are inseparable. The physical and psychological state deteriorates inexorably Nadia.
Desperate by the refusal of the film commission, Chahine wonders how he will do to find the money necessary to achieve the police comedy he has in mind. He then has the crazy idea to go find him where he is: in the trunk of a bank. Aided by his two accomplices (his producer and his cinematographer), he scripted and directed the burglary, The accomplished heist, the three accomplices, forced to live hidden in an apartment while waiting for things to settle down, will go theatrical revelations .
