The Square (2013)

Al midan

The people demand the downfall of the regime

95 min★ 8.0 · 9,604 votes

• Documentary
• Drama
• History

The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.

Release date

January 18, 2013

Country of origin

United States, Egypt, United Kingdom