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Cairo Time (2010)

Cairo Time (2010)

6.6

Movie

Canada, Egypt
Arabic, English
Drama, Romance
2009
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What it's about

In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.

The take

This movie depicts such an understated, beautiful love story. The cinematography around Cairo also made it beautiful to look at. It fully swept me away. Juliette (wonderfully played by Patricia Clarkson) travels to Cairo to meet her husband when she learns that he is blocked in Gaza and can't meet her. Instead, he sends his friend Tareq to keep her company. As Juliette falls in love with the city, she also finds herself falling for Tareq, and him for her. A slow, composed and mature movie, Cairo Time is a love tribute to the city of Cairo and a celebration of great performances.

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