‘Eagles of the Republic’: A Movie Star Enters Egyptian Politics
When a popular actor is forced to play an Egyptian president, he falls deeper and deeper into unwanted government intrigue.
(L–R) Yasser Islam (Sherwan Haji), Suzanne Taleek (Zineb Triki), and George Fahmy (Fares Fares) are players in Eyptian politics, in “Eagles of the Republic.” SF Studios
George Fahmy (Fares Fares) is no Omar Sharif, but to his fans the fictional Egyptian movie star is close enough. Lately, the quality of the character’s films has declined, but increased government censorship is more to blame than budget constraints.
Joe Bendel
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Joe Bendel writes about independent film and lives in New York City. To read his most recent articles, visit JBSpins.blogspot.com
