Eagles of the Republic (2025)

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In a film by Tarik Saleh

Lyna Khoudri

Amr Waked

With Zineb Triki

Cherien Dabis

Sherwan Haji,

Ahmed Khairy, Nael

Donia Massoud, Suhaib Nashwan

Production Designer

Roger Rosenberg

Director of Photography

Pierre Am - AFC

Original Music by

Alexandre Desplat

Editor

Theis Schmidt

Costume Designer Virginie Montel

Makeup Artist Saara Risnen

Executive Producer Emil Wiklund

FAD Olivier Jacquet - AFAR

Sound Design Hans Mller

VFX Supervisor Peter Hjorth

Produced by Johan Lindstrm,

Linda Mutawi,

Linus Sthr Torell,

Alexandre Mallet-Guy

EAGLES OF THE REPUBLIC

Ten thousand on Diamond-Fox.

Three thousand on Lighting-Thunder.

The race is starting soon.

Hosam, three thousand on Lighting Thunder.

I'm not taking anymore, the race is starting.

Too late, the race has started!

Come on, faster!

Thanks!

Incredible.

Fantastic.

Are you sure? It shouldn't look silly.

It's like a scene

in an Antonioni film.

- Right then.

- Come on!

We'll take Rula's close-up.

George?

Your son has called three times.

Text him. Say I'm in a meeting.

A long, boring meeting.

And that I miss him.

- It's his birthday today.

- Damn it.

Buy...

Buy a watch for him.

A Breitling Navitimer.

PHARAOH OF THE SILVER SCREEN GEORGE FAHMY

RULA HADDAD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAMI

Look at that!

Isn't it incredible? Art made of milk.

Open it.

Breitling Navitimer.

Made for the British

when they occupied Iraq

after the First World w*r.

This one belonged to S*ddam.

Thanks, Dad.

She's never late.

Young love, beautiful!

Is that why your girlfriend

is my age?

Who said that?

Your mom, right?

It was on the internet.

Don't believe everything you read.

Hi.

Hi!

How are you?

This is Mai,

who I told you about.

You smell good.

Cut it out.

- I don't wear perfume.

- Sit down.

What do you want to drink?

A Stella.

- Do you like beer?

- Yes.

Then I like you.

- How are you?

- Good. Happy birthday.

Thanks. What's this?

- Two Stellas. For me and her.

- One for me too.

I don't want to spoil anything

but it's really good.

- You've read it?

- Yes.

WHITE TEETH

ZADIE SMITH

I'll read it.

How did you meet?

- You know Khaled.

- Khaled?

When we went jet skiing.

He's Mai's cousin.

And Mai loves Pink Floyd.

- Dad introduced me to them.

- You have good taste.

- What did you do yesterday?

- Watched a movie.

That man over there is making me uncomfortable.

- Tell him to leave.

- Absolutely.

It's called "Beau Travail".

A French film.

Directed by Claire Denis.

She is incredible...

Truly.

The imagery, the music...

I'll have to see it then.

Congratulations.

If you're just going to sit on your phone

we can go home.

George! Darling!

Fawzy.

Yasser Islam.

George Fahmy.

Do you know each other?

Yes. A legend.

You made me want to become an actor.

Madame Suzanne.

George Fahmy.

A pleasure.

How beautiful you are.

Are you an actor like your dad?

No, he isn't my dad.

We're just friends.

Yes, I'm an actor.

Fantastic.

Who is she?

Don't ask.

Married to a higher-up.

How high up?

By the way, George...

We are a group of artists

who have created a petition

against the traitors

who are trying to smear

the army and the president.

Would you like to join?

Who dares to criticize the president?

And why?

The economy is booming.

No power outages.

Prices are reasonable.

Everything is absolutely wonderful

and fantastic.

We must protect our country.

The enemy is everywhere.

Then it's best we hide at home.

I see no contradiction

between being an artist

and a patriot at the same time.

Sure,

you're right.

Excuse me... your name is?

It doesn't matter.

You'll forget it anyway.

Suzanne.

You sound like my Dad.

Huh?

What do you mean?

Your agent was going to help me get

a screen test for the new series.

He doesn't like me.

He doesn't like anyone.

Everyone thinks I'm with you

for the sake of my career.

President Al-Sisi

is signing a new law

that limits fuel subsidies

to reduce inflation...

Madame Rula is here,

should I tell her you're sleeping?

No, show her in.

85% of Egyptians

are in favor of the proposal.

Have a seat!

What is it?

They came to my house.

Who did?

They want me to do

a TV interview about you.

Why?

I'm supposed to say you hate Islam.

That you have insulted the Prophet

and a bunch of other bullshit.

And that I refuse

to work with you.

What are you afraid of?

Don't worry.

They can't do anything.

People love you.

You're Rula Haddad.

They can get to anyone.

Even you.

It's cool, whatever you decide.

I understand.

- Do you want a ride home?

- My driver is outside.

What is this?

They aren't even married.

We always follow our morals, our faith

and our customs.

What faith is that?

According to our faith,

as it was revealed to the Prophet,

everything you do is a sin.

Did you know that Ibn al-Haytham

lived in Egypt

when he wrote

his treatise on optics

in the 11th century?

He played crazy

to avoid reprisals

from the state.

He was the foremost scientist

of his time.

Back then, we were the foremost in the world.

What are we today?

We are drowning in immoral

Turkish TV series.

"Pharaoh of the Silver Screen".

You have seduced the whole country.

It seems as if

the law of gravity doesn't apply to you.

You and your degenerate friends

have dragged our nation into the dirt.

That ends now.

It stops here.

What does that mean?

We have to reshoot the ending.

Are you serious?

WITH EGYPT TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE

ABDEL FATTAH AL-SISI

EGYPT NATIONAL STUDIO

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

Just drive on through.

- What is this?

- Gaby gave the order to move it.

My trailer has stood here for 15 years.

It's in my contract, damn it!

Have you called Fawzy?

Call Fawzy.

- They moved George's trailer.

- Give it here.

Hello?

I've been replaced!

Yes.

With Yasser Islam.

- Is he in there?

- Wait, he's busy!

How can you replace George?

The Pharaoh of the Silver Screen!

Named best actor

for "The Impossible Choice".

Played the lead role

in "The First Egyptian in Space",

the most profitable film that year!

You've replaced him

with Yasser Islam?

Who made a career taking

the roles George turned down.

Have you lost it!

It's senseless!

Calm down.

I know what a big star he is.

Keep singing!

George, they are after you.

They claim you're for democracy

and human rights.

For democracy?

Huh? What rights? For whom?

Who said that?

Tell them

that I am still a Trotskyist.

A Trotskyist? God, no!

Say he's a patriot,

that he loves his country.

And above all, Gaby,

he is a capitalist.

And you're going to pay him.

I don't understand.

Why are you still driving around

in a clunker?

Don't call her that.

She'll be offended.

She's my first love.

A Bugatti? Range Rover?

People will think I'm a bad agent.

Nothing compares to my Jaguar.

Do you have time for a drink at Coco's?

Someone up there is after you,

George.

- The military has an offer.

- Over my dead body.

They might be behind this.

No.

I don't care.

I don't work for the regime.

Everything they touch rots and dies.

They want you to play

"number one".

"The Mexican"?

It's his idea. He's a fan.

He's the worst thing that's happened to the country

since the w*r in 1967.

He saved the country.

We are nothing alike.

I am 1.86m.

I could play Abdel Nasser,

he was 1.83m.

Even Sadat, he was 1.79m.

That works.

With a little imagination, maybe

Mubarak, he was 1.70m.

But this little man is 1.66m!

- George.

- What?

No one turns them down.

Not even you.

To me, art is sacred.

I never compromise on my principles.

Principles are worse than A*DS.

The film is about a man

who becomes a leader.

It takes place before the coup.

The popular revolution, I mean.

That sounds like sh*t!

Call Donya.

She thinks you hate her.

Listen... Donya is a wh*re.

Excuse me?

Okay, for your sake then.

What do you want me to say?

That she has a future in film.

Goodbye.

Do you want me to invite him up

when I'm gone?

Have you gone crazy, darling?

Do you think I'm an idiot?

You've always stolen everything from me.

But to sleep with my husband...

I don't have a sister anymore.

I never want to see you again.

What do you think?

Good. It's really good.

But...

try not to think so much

about what you're saying.

Darling, listen.

Words are the clothes thoughts wear.

The feeling is what counts.

f*ck off!

Where are you going?

Where are you going?

Acting opposite the superstar,

Pharaoh of the Silver Screen,

George Fahmy...

She looks so old.

Right?

Wasn't he trying to reunite

that Coptic girl

with her Christian family?

After she converted

to Islam?

Come on, Maha.

I don't like

gossiping about my colleagues.

Doesn't he stand close to Pope Tawadros?

George is our biggest star.

And...

...a great patriot.

He loves Egypt.

We often speak of

our love for Egypt

and our gratitude to the president...

And his wife, Marianne?

They are never seen together anymore.

They never go to events together.

How is she doing?

Why don't you invite her here

and ask?

Okay. I guess I'll have to do that.

- How are you, Sayed?

- Hi.

Are you going to count the stars again?

You know it.

Take care of yourselves.

Be safe.

What's going on?

The road is closed.

How much?

Nothing.

What do you want?

Is this your son?

He goes to the American University

downtown, right?

A lot of car accidents in that area.

Tell him to be careful.

Are you threatening me?

Who do you work for?

Good evening, George.

Damn it!

- Why isn't the key working?

- I changed the locks.

Call first.

I could have had someone here.

I want to see my son.

He's sleeping. It's the middle of the night!

I'm sleeping on the couch.

What is it this time?

Someone threatened me.

- Who?

- It doesn't matter.

So you're scared

and you want us to comfort you?

I got worried about my son.

Whose daughter or wife

have you slept with this time?

Aren't you a bit too old for that?

It's the right decision.

They threatened my son, Fawzy.

Don't worry.

No one can hurt you now.

George Fahmy!

What an honor.

Ahmed Abu Talaat.

CEO of Unlimited Media Group.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Gentlemen, give him some room.

George.

As CEO of Unlimited Media Group

it's an honor for all of us

to get to work with such a legend.

Thank you.

Would you like to say a few words?

George Fahmy.

Thank you.

It is a great honor for me...

...to be a part of this journey.

Thank you.

THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE

Come, I'll introduce you

to Dr. Mansour.

- Who?

- Dr. Mansour.

Follow me.

- A pleasure.

- Same to you.

- I'm glad you're on board.

- Thank you.

I hope we can achieve

something great together.

Me too.

Dr. Mansour

is from the President's office.

He will oversee our work.

Nice.

Shall we go?

- Goodbye.

- Goodbye.

What do you think?

I like that it takes place

before the revolution.

- Can I smoke here?

- Relax, Tarek.

The film isn't a tribute to the army.

I asked for you as director.

I want your honest opinion.

Are changes needed?

Do you believe

that this was how it went down?

How should I put it?

Can we talk a bit?

Do you understand what they want us to do?

Do you understand the situation?

We are going to paint the great pharaoh

while he is still alive.

While he sits on the throne.

What do you think they will do?

What happens if we make

his nose too big?

I don't care about his nose.

All I want to know

is if you can turn this sh*t

into something meaningful.

Of course not.

Why did you agree to it, then?

George! Do you really wonder about that?

For the same reason you did.

George Fahmy doesn't make bad movies.

I need you, Tarek.

I need you.

You have integrity.

Come on.

George, you can't drive your car in.

What am I supposed to do then? Walk?

No, the studio has a golf cart.

My God...

Can I have my script?

PHARAOH OF THE SILVER SCREEN

PLAYS PRESIDENT AL-SISI

Good morning.

- I'm not done yet.

- Okay...

Just a short moment.

Take a picture, Medo.

Wait until I'm finished.

I'll look exactly like him

- Right?

- Like God created him.

I have to take a picture of you.

Take the picture and send it.

You look fantastic.

Who is that?

Medo, my new assistant.

Is your name "Me Too"?

Almost. Medo.

Come on! He's in his senior year

at university.

He's helping me.

Let me see.

- Hair.

- Huh?

- They want him to have hair.

- Huh?

He's been bald since preschool.

Get the producer.

Mahmoud, take off the bald cap.

- Why?

- They want him to have your hair.

Listen now.

They want George Fahmy,

not the president.

Don't look at me like that.

I didn't mean it that way.

It will be better.

You won't have to sit in makeup

for hours.

Okay. Take it off.

The belly and the double chin too.

No!

- Listen to me.

- Hell no!

You'll look better.

Why are you getting upset?

- I want to be Al-Sisi.

- You will be.

You're going to play Al-Sisi.

Then I have to look like him.

You are going to be him.

Sit down.

Please, George.

- It's better for you.

- Better how?

The film isn't about George Fahmy,

but about Al-Sisi.

And you are going to play Al-Sisi.

There's a toilet in your trailer

and another one right outside.

The snacks you asked for

are in your trailer.

- But no mortadella.

- No?

No, apparently it was impossible.

I got you Om Ali pudding.

Gluten-free...

Good morning.

- Hi.

- Stay seated.

What an honor.

I am a huge fan.

You have to see this!

Do an impression of Mubarak.

The situation is critical.

I told President Arafat

that he had no choice.

Do an impression of Al-Sisi.

Please, don't.

If you'll excuse me,

I have something to tell you.

The youth of Egypt...

Right?

Please.

I want to shake your hand.

Today you are appointed

as Minister of Defense

in Tantawi's place.

Do I know

that they will nominate me?

According to the script,

Tantawi knew

and he asked you to accept.

Why is that?

You are his favorite.

and he knows you will

be loyal to him.

He wants to ensure

that the Muslim Brotherhood

doesn't control the army.

Okay.

Hurry up.

Take your places.

Clap.

And... action!

In the name of God, the Most Gracious,

I solemnly swear

to protect the republic,

respect the constitution

and the laws

and defend the interests of the people,

our nation's independence

and the integrity of the country.

Thank you!

Very nice, George.

Why aren't you clapping?

We can do another take,

but this one was good.

- Keep an eye on it.

- Yes, sir.

Take care.

Good evening.

Peace be upon you and may God save you.

Panadol and a...

Panadol and?

Viagra.

Panadol and Viagra?

Just a moment.

Panadol...

...and Viagra.

Fifty pounds.

George Fahmy?

Nah.

Yes, you are George Fahmy.

Dad, look who's here.

The great movie star George Fahmy.

Good evening.

I am a huge fan

and have followed you for a long time.

I download all your movies.

Look. Who is this?

You are outstanding.

You are a superstar, a VIP.

The best!

Thank you.

They aren't for me.

Of course not. Wait.

I can't believe it.

George Fahmy in our pharmacy!

It's incredible.

But why Viagra? It's no good.

It gives you migraines and diarrhea.

The newest drug is called Cialis.

It makes you hard as steel.

Like a pharaoh at home.

No diarrhea or headaches.

And it lasts for hours!

And your wife... or whoever it is...

will be pleased.

You'll be harder than the Sphinx.

There is a cheaper alternative

called Kamagra.

It comes from Thailand.

But it's a bit hit or miss.

Sorry, what am I talking about?

You don't care about the price.

A big star like you.

They're not for me, I said.

I know.

Everyone says that.

No one will believe me

when I say you were here.

- Don't tell anyone.

- Of course not.

Discretion is part of my job.

What an honor! Can we take a selfie?

No, thanks.

Why not?

Can I pay now?

Of course. No problem.

- So Panadol and Viagra.

- Fifty pounds?

- Here.

- Thank you.

Goodbye.

It was an honor!

An honor to meet you!

- Open a bottle of champagne.

- Okay.

What's wrong?

What is it, darling?

Dad died yesterday.

I thought you hated him.

You don't understand.

I also had a really shitty relationship

with my dad.

But after his death

that changed.

And all my anger towards him disappeared.

- Did it?

- Yes.

I mourned his absence

and missed him.

Do you think I

will miss Dad?

Maybe, with time.

You obviously

know nothing about me.

Forgive him?

After the hell

he put me and Mom through?

You think...

it's in women's nature

to forgive.

Is it?

I know it's not that simple.

I love you.

My dad loved your movies.

That's why I wanted to be with you.

To provoke him.

Do you have an erection?

Wait, I can explain.

Does my grieving turn you on?

I can explain.

The Muslim Brotherhood fears only

our almighty God, as you know.

If you follow us

we all stand united.

Mr. President,

I'm sorry, but I can't.

What?

Where is he?

What is it?

Don't they like it?

Yes, it's great.

It's really great.

But...

But... Maybe we can try again.

Say your lines like...

Like you believe in what you're saying.

What are you saying?

If you...

I mean, we can run the scene again,

but take it down a notch.

What the f*ck?

- What do you mean?

- Nothing.

- I don't know.

- You don't know?

I'm staying in my trailer

until you know!

George, please...

Let's just do one more take.

If you have something to say,

say it to me.

You're not convincing.

You're overacting.

I am George Fahmy.

Pharaoh of the Silver Screen.

My movies have paid for

all the film studios in the country.

What does that have to do

with what I said?

I'm talking about what I just saw.

You weren't good.

Okay.

Fire me, then.

"Words are the clothes thoughts wear."

Samuel Beckett.

Can I trust you, General?

I am the President-elect.

Mr. President,

I swore allegiance to the constitution.

And to swear allegiance to anything else

is to betray

the constitutional oath.

Anything else, Mr. President?

No.

Thank you!

Fantastic. The best scene

we've filmed so far.

- You shouldn't be afraid of me.

- But you are the president.

No.

In this scene

you are the president.

So act like a president.

Okay, let's go again.

Good job.

- How are things?

- Great!

I ordered your favorite sashimi.

Thanks.

Spit it out.

You're invited to the presentation of

the new capital.

Afterwards, you have been invited,

by the highest officer of the army

Minister of Defense Nasser Al-Ghul,

to his private residence.

You might get a medal.

A medal?

For my lack of integrity?

Listen, my friend.

Early Thursday evening,

a limousine will pick you up.

Mr. George!

Hurry, they've taken Yousri's son.

I haven't seen my son since yesterday.

What's going on?

Yousri's son wrote something online.

They took him last night.

I just want to know where he is.

He is disturbing the peace.

He's my neighbor.

He's never done anything.

You must have made a mistake.

We're just doing our job.

- I know. Let me speak to him.

- Alright then.

What is it, Yousri?

They've arrested my son, George.

They took him!

We'll go upstairs.

We'll sort it out.

- How?

- Nothing gets sorted out down here.

- They arrested him!

- I understand, but...

I don't know where he is!

We'll sort it out. Go upstairs now.

- My God...

- Go upstairs!

The crescents are covered

with stainless steel,

coated with PVD.

Which gives the golden color you see.

The army's engineering department

was keen to use

Egyptian marble for the mosque

and insisted that the workforce

be 100 percent Egyptian.

Mr. George!

We are proud of how you

portray the man

that we all admire.

Let me introduce you.

General Montaser Hegazy, Chief of Staff.

I congratulate you on behalf of the army.

I admire your patriotic efforts

in the service of the country.

I head the President's

re-election committee.

- Would you like to join?

- It would be an honor.

The General's wife.

- A pleasure.

- Good evening.

The Minister of the Interior. You know each other.

A pleasure to see you again.

George.

We are all your fans.

Thank you.

His Excellency's wife.

Nice to meet you.

I've seen all your movies.

I feel honored. Thank you.

George, my wife.

- Nice to meet you.

- Same to you.

The Minister of Defense and his wife.

Thank you for the invitation.

We are glad you are here.

My wife.

George Fahmy.

An honor.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

Where is your wife?

Unfortunately, we are separated.

Doesn't the Coptic church forbid

divorce?

We aren't divorced,

but we don't live together.

Leave him be, my love.

Don't start preaching ethics now.

Get me some pita bread.

George is a living legend.

I am no legend.

Save that for the dead.

Did you know that Shakespeare

was of Arab descent?

His real name is Sheikh Zoubir.

That's why he disliked Jews.

He was born in Stratford.

Who, madame?

William Shakespeare.

I read in a book

that he was born in Baghdad.

My wife is always right.

Of course.

Don't belittle me, darling.

I would never dare.

I'm serious.

My wife actually has

a master's degree in history from the Sorbonne.

She lived in France for many years.

Is it possible, Madame Suzanne,

that the British claim

Shakespeare

just as they do

with mathematics, astronomy

and the Rosetta Stone?

He was baptized in Holy Trinity Church

in 1564.

During the 19th century,

Arab intellectuals came up

with the story of Sheikh Zoubir.

A century later, Gaddafi

revived

the story

when he was high on hash.

Do you know why?

I think,

that because Arab men

have been totally castrated

they buy into

any claim that says Arabs

invented something of value.

Thank you for your inspiring words,

my dear.

When he went to university

he was good at football

but useless at his studies.

I need to make an important call.

It's an honor for me

to work with you.

- Excuse me.

- Don't mention it.

Don't worry.

Here you are among friends.

We are the shield that protects the country.

We are the Eagles of the Republic.

If there's anything you need,

just say the word.

Tell me,

what can I do for you?

Thank you, nothing, really.

I have everything I need, thanks.

Not material things.

We can change anything.

There is a person

I would like to help.

If it is possible.

It is.

My neighbor's son has been arrested.

They are good people.

It's probably a mistake.

What is his name?

Adel Yousri Ramzy.

Sometimes the security services make mistakes.

Colonel Ibrahim? Good evening.

A young man has been arrested by mistake.

What did you say his name was?

Adel Yousri Ramzy.

Student?

Yes, medical school at Ain Al-Shams.

Medical school at Ain Al-Shams.

Thank you.

He never listens to me.

- How are you?

- Good.

The President

will attend

the October 6th ceremonies.

I have a great idea.

How about giving the opening speech?

I don't know...

What is it you don't know?

Are you too "big" for us?

Nah. You misunderstand me.

It would be an honor, of course.

It has to be a surprise.

You know,

people around him talk too much.

The country is in a state of dissolution.

If everything goes to hell,

what do we do

when we have eliminated the Brotherhood?

God damn it!

Show some resistance, talk back!

You treat me like I'm God!

- George.

- Don't you get it?

I'm not president yet.

I'm scared.

I don't know who I can trust.

There's no oxygen at the top.

If you're afraid, you force me

to act, not react.

- George!

- What do you want?

- Calm down.

- No!

This is bullshit!

Push this scene

up against the wall

and start humping it!

You say your lines

like they're going to bite you.

You should be thinking:

he's crazy, he's wrong.

The country is in a state of dissolution.

What do we do

when we have eliminated the Brotherhood?

That's it! Come on, here we go.

That's enough.

How much time do we have?

Ten minutes.

Come on, Asfour.

Did you get my Om Ali pudding?

Do you have a moment?

Wait.

We need to talk.

Alone.

It's okay, go ahead.

I advise you

to be very careful

when you speak about the president.

Am I interfering with your work?

This is my work.

Don't make assumptions about the president.

You don't know him.

You know nothing about him.

If I'm going to create a believable character

I need to use my imagination.

Keep your imagination to yourself.

Acting is about sharing.

It's expressive.

- As a producer...

- Are you a producer?

Here is your contract.

Sign it when you have time.

All copies.

I don't sign contracts.

I keep my promises.

It's a different kind of production,

with insurance...

Insurance?

Are we in Finland, or what?

Mr. George, welcome home.

Thank you, George.

Thank you.

- I owe you my life.

- Oh, come on.

Your son is innocent.

It was a mistake.

Thank you, Uncle George.

Thank you so much.

Welcome home, kid.

- Thank you.

- Good night.

Don't lie down.

We're going to the P-Lounge.

Please, can't you go by yourself?

I want to go with you.

Thank you for your generous donations,

so that we can spread awareness

about breast cancer.

We miss you.

Why don't you come

to mass anymore?

I've been so busy.

Too busy for God?

We heard you were having

problems at home.

Thank you, Father, it's been resolved.

This is... my son's friend.

I hope you will come on Sunday,

with your wife.

We will come.

- Good evening, George.

- Good evening.

Do you never stop playing your roles?

Do you want something from the bar?

Champagne.

A glass of mango juice.

Madame Afaf.

Mr. George.

So even the censors

appreciate free drinks?

Nothing is free.

You are drinking in public.

You should respect the role

you are playing.

Our president is a devout Muslim.

Hi, George!

Dance with us.

A little later.

What a pleasant coincidence.

What do you mean?

We met at a dinner

a few days ago, madame.

Ah, the actor...

No wonder you're here.

Why, because the evening is about...

...breasts?

Breast cancer, George.

So you know my name, madame?

This area is cordoned off.

Are you...

...a cordoned-off area?

A minefield.

Interesting...

Because I'm a minesweeper.

Sir?

- What?

- Excuse me.

Rula Haddad is here.

She asked me to wake you.

Are you alone?

She's sleeping.

I have no one else...

I haven't paid my rent.

No one is answering my calls.

Not even my agent.

Why? What happened?

What do they say you've done?

I don't know.

I might be on their list.

Can you find out?

You're working with them now.

I need to work, George.

Wait here.

What is this?

60,000. Just a little help.

I can't accept that.

It's fine.

I would have gambled it away anyway.

Take it.

Hi, good morning!

Let's run it again.

What an honor!

Hi.

Hi.

This is the scene

with the visit to Tanta,

when he was Minister of Defense.

Is this supposed to be Tanta?

Yes, that's right.

But...

It looks better on camera.

I want to thank you.

Thank you for helping

my neighbor's son.

Of course we'll help you.

This is a bit embarrassing, but...

I could use some advice.

What is it about?

I have a friend,

a talented actress.

She seems to have been blacklisted.

- What's her name?

- Rula Haddad.

Do you have her number?

Of course.

She is a close friend.

How close?

No, not like that.

Don't worry.

I will personally take care of it.

Thank you.

Come on, let's retake the scene.

Let's do it, Tarek.

I understand.

You want a bad boy

who also prays to God.

What is this?

I'll call you back.

Where are you going?

To the opening

of that stupid festival.

You didn't tell me that.

I have nothing to wear.

I'm taking my son.

What?

Yes, he wants a picture of us

on the red carpet.

Since when are you trying to be father of the year?

Please, no drama.

It's perfect!

How are you?

Come on.

Sorry, VIPs only.

Dad!

George!

So you're playing the president?

That's fantastic.

Come on, move over.

I actually thought they were going to call me.

- Maybe they didn't have your number.

- Touch!

Nice.

Shall we take a picture together?

- George!

- He's my dad!

Dad!

George, we love you, George!

Here, look here!

Where is Rami?

Have you seen my son?

Has anyone seen George's son?

It's George Fahmy's son!

- Take it easy.

- What idiots!

He's here now, it's okay.

Don't make a scene.

It's fine.

Get something to drink.

Get something to drink.

The night is young.

- How's it going with your girlfriend?

- Good, I think.

Shall we get some food?

What about the photo on the red carpet?

It's too crowded.

CHECK IN NOW, RAMSES HILTON HOTEL

NAME: MR. SHAKESPEARE

RESERVATION NAME: MR. SHAKESPEARE

- Good evening.

- Good evening.

I have a reservation

under "Shakespeare".

You work as a teacher.

Did you google me?

You went to Saint Clare's

in Heliopolis.

And you were second best in your class.

No!

I was top of my class.

But I didn't suck up to the teachers.

The suck-ups always gave presents.

Do you want to do a commercial

for bathroom tiles?

It's good money

for a day's work

plus a bathroom renovation.

I agreed to this,

not just anything.

I'm transferring the money to Dubai

to pay off the apartment.

Wow!

It looks like Cecil B. DeMille's

"The Ten Commandments".

They're spending money like water.

Listen.

This is the day Morsi was overthrown.

You are welcomed as the liberator of the people.

Imagine being Abdel Nasser in 1956.

Sure.

Three, two, one...

Action!

The army and the people are one hand!

Freedom! Freedom!

Sisi, Sisi, you are our leader!

Tell me...

Yasser Islam?

Is there something between him

and the General's wife?

Absolutely not.

How can you be so sure?

He's g*y.

Stop fantasizing.

I swear. He sucked me off.

It was so-so,

but he's no amateur.

Congratulations.

Why do you ask?

We can continue.

Relax.

THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE

I ran into the bishop the other day.

We have to go to mass together.

Tell him I have COVID.

Sure.

Get dressed.

We're going to church.

Come on.

What is it?

She just wants to be friends.

She doesn't have those feelings for me.

You're a nice guy.

Girls don't like nice guys.

Is that why you treat Mom

like sh*t?

What?

Who are you?

How can you ask your dad that?

Who are you?

You surround yourself with people you despise.

Aren't you being a bit hard on me now?

Do you realize you've sold out?

Maybe.

But I did it for your sake.

For you, Rami.

Do you remember anything about us?

Yes.

I remember when I held you

for the first time.

You were a little baby.

And suddenly I felt

my heart grow,

as if my life had found meaning.

That's a line from your movie...

"The Impossible Choice".

Rami...

Was your son happy with the pictures

from the red carpet?

Yes, very happy.

Let me see the pictures.

He's not in any of the pictures.

You were with the General's wife.

You f*cking liar. You as*h*le!

I'm going to tell everyone

you're old

and that you belong to the limp d*ck club.

Can't we just leave?

I have an apartment in Dubai.

You have a son here.

He can come visit.

So I'm supposed to run away with a man

who is ready to abandon his child?

I'm falling for you.

Sorry I'm late.

The traffic in town was awful.

- He wants to talk to you.

- Who?

The Minister of Defense.

Why?

- What does he want?

- He didn't say.

Where is he?

He's waiting outside the mosque construction site.

- I'll be right there.

- Okay.

Stay here, Asfour.

Good day.

How can I help you?

Your tie is crooked.

Even the medals are wrong.

They forgot the medal

for the liberation of Kuwait.

Tell me.

Have you spoken to your friend Rula?

No, why?

There was a misunderstanding

between us

and she has disappeared.

I wanted to apologize to her.

Can you help me?

Absolutely.

And tell her

that I'm sorry

and that I miss her.

The Eagles of the Republic

are looking forward to your speech.

Does he know you're sleeping with his wife?

We need your help, George.

You have to convince Rula to

meet the Minister of Defense again.

But this time

she has to wear a wire.

Understood?

Do you understand?

This is a good opportunity for you

to sign the contract.

Dear Marianne, dear Rami.

I have decided

to take my own life.

I hope you can forgive me.

It's my handwriting.

You never know.

God forbid

that something terrible

would happen to you,

like an accident...

If you disappeared without a trace,

your loved ones

wouldn't have to check the hospitals,

police stations or morgues

to find you.

God forbid, of course.

How are you?

Why are you living here?

My friend's place.

I needed to disappear.

He is a monster.

They want you to wear a wire.

How did we end up here?

We say words written for us

and express feelings

that are not ours.

I remember when you told me.

Our job is to let people

forget their pain for a short while.

That's why we have to suffer.

George.

Mr. President,

we have received information

that the attack in Sinai

was carried out by the Ansar Al-Islam group

around the 103rd battalion.

They must have had someone on the inside.

Wait here.

What is it?

What is it?

- Why do you look so nervous?

- What?

What is this?

Please, I beg you...

Who sent you?

No one sent me.

Leave me alone, please!

You there!

Come here.

What is this about?

Get in.

...will be 38 degrees in the afternoon.

Ladies and gentlemen,

this is a special day.

Today is October 6th.

The military academy will hold

its graduation ceremony

which President Al-Sisi

will attend...

Mr. President,

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Mr. President...

YOUR RESERVATION AT RAMSES HILTON

They are waiting for you at the podium.

George!

As soon as the president arrives,

we cheer.

- Sisi!

- Louder!

President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Leader of the Republic.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Left.

Left.

Left.

From now on,

leadership is handed over

from the graduating classes

to the new ones.

And here come

the flags of the military academy,

carried by the new class.

A tribute to the martyrs!

VICTORY OR MARTYRDOM

Follow me.

And now,

ladies and gentlemen,

we have the honor of welcoming

the great star

George Fahmy!

Before you finish,

you must salute the president.

- Orders from above.

- Okay.

Mr. President,

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,

dear leader,

we are here today

to honor the martyrs

who fell defending our country

on the sixth of October 1973.

Our heroes

who miraculously pushed through

and defeated an army

that was better equipped than ours

and had the backing of a superpower.

Every Egyptian

should be grateful

for our armed forces

and the courage and sacrifices

these men have shown.

It is a great honor for me

to stand before you today

on the anniversary of our historic victory.

Guide us towards the light,

Mr. President.

May your vision for the future

make Egypt

the most powerful country in the world.

May God bless our military,

our police

and the mighty Egyptian people.

Victory...

or martyrdom.

Get over to them. Hurry!

Come on!

Fasten your seatbelt!

Sit down!

- Name and rank?

- Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Walid.

- Your parents' names?

- Mohamed and Nouran.

Mohamed and Nouran what?

They have nothing to do with this.

Don't they?

I'm just a soldier.

I haven't done anything!

Where do your parents live?

Please...

You'll feel better

if you drink some water.

Some water, Your Excellency?

Or peanuts?

This way, hurry up.

Yes, it's me.

Keep me informed.

Is the Minister of Defense coming?

No, he is with his troops.

We all know what has happened.

Thank goodness

the president is unharmed.

The Republican Guard has secured

all major government facilities

including the TV building.

We are in a state of emergency.

But we haven't declared it officially.

I will personally inform

Dr. Mansour of the developments.

Any questions?

May I?

Go ahead.

Who in this room was present

at the dinner on September 7th?

The Eagles of the Republic.

What do you call a soldier

who takes his orders from a civilian?

Arrest him.

A traitor.

You may leave.

You got a text message earlier today.

Go see her.

I deleted the text message.

Room 1606.

I know.

Make her talk.

About what?

Let her tell you what she knows.

Don't try to save her.

This is bigger than you.

Here.

Your car is in the parking lot.

Go now.

Egyptians gathered

to celebrate October 6th.

President Al-Sisi attended

the celebration

which took place at the military academy

in the presence of the great movie star

George Fahmy.

Mr. President,

Commander-in-Chief...

who gave a speech in the president's honor

and to pay tribute to

everything he has done for the country

in such a short time.

The October w*r,

the military miracle,

which remains historic.

It was a turning point

that showed the world

the power and resilience

of Egypt's army.

You knew!

What?

What was going to happen at the parade.

What happened?

We can never meet again.

Leave the country.

Your life is in danger.

You are so dramatic.

We're through.

George?

George!

Good evening.

Have you heard what happened

to your actor friend?

Rula.

Apparently, she fell from a balcony.

I shouldn't have left her alone.

Then maybe she would still be alive.

I met her yesterday...

She said you...

had convinced her

to give me a second chance.

I am so grateful.

I really liked her.

Her eyes,

her hair...

Everything about her was beautiful.

Right?

Do you need anything from me?

This way, ma'am.

Who is this?

How should I know?

You don't know?

Then let's find out.

Don't hurt her.

She has nothing to do with this.

Who do you think I am?

- Do you think I would touch my wife?

- Please.

What are you waiting for?

Wait for me at home.

They are going to interrogate everyone.

They are going to ask you

who asked you

to give a speech in front of the president.

Hegazy.

He asked you to give a speech

in front of the president

and salute him.

As for me,

I wasn't there.

- They won't believe me.

- Oh, yes they will.

You're a great actor, after all.

You can make them believe

anything.

Especially if you want to protect

someone you love.

What is it?

They've taken my boy.

They've taken Rami, George.

They've taken my son.

They took him.

They took him with them!

Get him back. It's your fault!

It's your fault!

The Minister of Defense's wife,

did she know anything?

She hates him.

That's not what I asked.

She knew nothing.

They found your agent dead.

It looks like he was tortured.

- Was it your own idea to give the speech?

- No.

General Hegazy asked me to do it.

I couldn't refuse.

But I didn't know...

I didn't know anything else.

I thought it was just a speech.

I didn't know about their plot

against the president.

Who are "they"?

Show me mercy. Please.

Who?

I beg you.

They have my son.

Who?

The Minister of Defense wants

me to say that...

That it was Hegazy

who asked me to give the speech.

That's the truth.

You have to believe me.

I didn't know anything else.

I love my country...

...and I love our president.

You're lying.

We know you hate us.

We have what we need.

Take him in.

We want to...

...thank you, George.

You played your role perfectly.

Take his weapon!

Ready!

Fire!

Good.

Mr. President,

I swore allegiance to the constitution.

To swear allegiance to anything else

is to betray

the constitutional oath.

Was there anything else, Mr. President?

No.

To my daughters.