Cairo Conspiracy
dir. Tarik Saleh · 2022
The struggle for power can corrupt even the purest intentions, revealing the complexities of loyalty and belief in a world driven by ambition.
A young fisherman’s son arrives at Al-Azhar University, stepping into a world where the death of the Grand Imam ignites a fierce power struggle among Egypt's elite. As he navigates the treacherous waters of ambition and loyalty, the stakes rise, revealing the dark underbelly of institutional power. Watching this film is like being drawn into a tightly wound coil, where every decision could lead to liberation or destruction.
A fisherman's son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the epicenter of power of Sunni Islam. Shortly after his arrival, the university’s highest ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, dies and the young student becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt's religious and political elite.
Talking points
- the influence of religion on politics
- the ethics of ambition
- the role of youth in societal change
- the complexities of faith in modern society
