The Square

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.

The club of broken hearts

Within a social dramatic framework, the events of the series revolve around a group of people who have several intertwined human relationships. It also discusses issues related to the Egyptian family through their dealings with each other or with the outside community.