Upper Egyptian in the American University
Directed by Saeed Hamed
A lighthearted comedy about cultural clash and fish-out-of-water romance, following a rural Egyptian student navigating an Americanized university environment.
Khalaf, a bumpkin southern Egyptian wins a scholarship to study at the American University in Cairo where students - many from Cairo's upper class - are known for their Americanized attitudes.
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Is Upper Egyptian in the American University easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Upper Egyptian in the American University sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Upper Egyptian in the American University scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Upper Egyptian in the American University violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Upper Egyptian in the American University end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
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Like Upper Egyptian in the American University
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Upper Egyptian in the American University, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
