Queer Egypt Under Attack
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Queer Egypt Under Attack is a documentary film. directed by Vanessa Bowles. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Synopsis
A BBC News investigation has revealed how violent criminal gangs are finding, abusing and extorting people from the LGBT community they meet online in Egypt. Using masking technology to hide the identities of the people he meets, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin navigates the complex online and real-life world of people who identify as queer and who have been repeatedly targeted by a gang with violent viral video humiliations and police arrests.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2023
3 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
Language
AR
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- BBC Arabic
- BBC News Arabic
- البي بي سي العربية
- BBC World Service
- BBC Documentaries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queer Egypt Under Attack about?
A BBC News investigation has revealed how violent criminal gangs are finding, abusing and extorting people from the LGBT community they meet online in Egypt. Using masking technology to hide the id...
Who directed Queer Egypt Under Attack?
Queer Egypt Under Attack was directed by Vanessa Bowles.
How long is Queer Egypt Under Attack?
Queer Egypt Under Attack has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Queer Egypt Under Attack released?
Queer Egypt Under Attack was released on January 31, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Queer Egypt Under Attack?
The main cast of Queer Egypt Under Attack includes Ahmed Shihab-Eldin.