Section: Freedom Films
Country: Egypt/Australia
Production Year: 2015
Runtime: 94 Minutes
Director: Kim Beamish
Screenwriter: Kim Beamish
Print Contact: kim@nondscript.com
Synopsis: Amid the tumult of the Arab Spring in Cairo, vendors in a small souk observe the political upheaval while seeking to preserve an ancient tradition of fabric making. The result is a fascinating microcosm of a transitioning nation. In the wake of President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, street celebrations turn to conflict—shops burn to the ground, propaganda spreads, and the fraternal spirit of the marketplace is shattered. The Tentmakers of Cairo traces this story from the beginning and follows each character as they develop with the times.
