Poisonous Roses

Set in the confines of an impoverished Cairo neighborhood, a community's everyday life is threatened by the ruthless rhythms of Tanneries, rotary driers crushing animal skin, hazards of poisonous waste water, Tahyea desperately clings to her brother, Saqr, whose only dream is to escape.

Director: Ahmed Fawzi Saleh

Cast: Mirihan Magdy, Ibrahim El Nagary, Mahmoud Hemida, Safaa Al Toukhy, Mohamed Brequa

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