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Tarik Saleh's Eagles of the Republic Shines at Cannes

5/20/2025

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Swedish-Egyptian director Tarik Saleh's *Eagles of the Republic* wraps up his Cairo trilogy, showcasing Fares Fares as George Fahmy, a star forced to play President al-Sisi. With its sharp dark humor and biting political insights, the film unveils the troubling ties between Egypt's film industry and authoritarian power. It made a striking debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

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Swedish-Egyptian director Tarik Saleh's *Eagles of the Republic* wraps up his Cairo trilogy, showcasing Fares Fares as George Fahmy, a star forced to play President al-Sisi. With its sharp dark humor and biting political insights, the film unveils the troubling ties between Egypt's film industry and authoritarian power. It made a striking debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.