A film that tackles a taboo subject in the middle east is always going to be a festival drawcard.
The film is a strong piece that transcends the necessary message and engages you with a brilliantly developed group of characters.
Sexual harassment is rife in Egypt, only no-one reports it as it will bring shame to them and their family. Three women from different walks of life face sexual harassment in their day and the film shows how each deals with it. Inevitably they come together as a group and the outcome is played out with a brilliantly rendered detective investigating a series of revenge assaults.
Rendered with the right blend of humour and sensibilities Cairo 678 is a great film on it's own, but obviously a film that Egypt had to have.
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