Cairo Conspiracy

‘Cairo Conspiracy’ (2022) the latest political thriller from director Tarik Saleh. Adam, a fisherman’s son is offered a place at the Al-Azhar Islamic school in Cairo, the power base of Sunni Islam. His family see this as a gift from God, but when the school’s Grand Imam dies, Adam unknowingly becomes involved in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt’s religious and political elite.

Anyone who has seen Saleh’s previous thriller ‘The Nile Hilton Incident’ (2017) will know what to expect, a fast-paced political drama, tension-rich and high on crime and corruption, so ‘Cairo Conspiracy’ follows in this vein whilst showing how the politicisation of religion is all too frequently used by the corrupt powerful. Essential, intelligent viewing.

‘A searing political thriller brimming with tension’              The Playlist website,
‘A  high –tension espionage thriller’               The Times.

A: Powerful and beautifully made. A humble fisherman against the state.(A) Utterly absorbing, a terrific combination of thrilling tension and philosophical debate (A)
Compelling from start to finish. The patsy back where he should have stayed. (A) First class (A) Brilliant film, wonderful music and settings. Great acting. Terrifying; reflected in the extreme beliefs of many religions in the wrong hands. (A) Gripping reality. (A) Fascinating, if a little worrying (A) Brilliant but terrifying. Beautiful cinematography (A)
Riveting and frightening. (A) Superb and gripping (A) Wow, so much to think about.(A) Brilliant-extended our knowledge of Islam-Truth will out. (A) Excellent (A) Powerfully frightening story! Not many women involved! (A)
Fantastic! Best film I’ve seen for years. Congratulations, I want to see it again (A) Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Amazing photography. (A) Fascinating glimpse of a different world. Only 2 speaking parts for women! (A)
Great film – another world!(A) Good editing/great music. (A) So realistic as to be depressing. (A)
Power in the wrong hands can start wars.(A) Stunning storytelling (A) I need more time to think… (A)
Very powerful, incredibly interesting subject (A) Wasn’t expecting a happy ending! (A)

B: Intriguing plot – well paced action & sinister undertones-what a brave young man (B)
Power corrupts all who crave it (B) Scary – to live in such a state, not really having freedom. Great acting + characterisation. (B) Strangely compelling! (B)
Very compelling, but terrifying – the world is even more dangerous than I thought.(B) Who was the most corrupt? (B) Gripping film (B) Excellent plot, well acted. (B) Gripping (B)

C: Scary. Made me think of Margaret Atwood (C)

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