A script for a controversial, banned film about the 1956 Suez crisis made by the United Nations is discovered in a museum archive. Intrigued by a possible connection to the present, a filmmaker travels to Egypt to search for traces of civilian resistance against colonial and military oppression.
Drifting from a forgotten archival manuscript to the streets of Egypt, Louis Henderson’s compact documentary affirms that history is never a closed book. In tracing the lesser-known details surrounding the 1956 Suez crisis, the film finds echoes of the country’s contemporary political turbulence.
Get access to this film plus 1892 more films showing in other countries via a VPN subscription.
We've partnered with NordVPN to get you 70% off on your subscription. Get yours now!
Guy Maddin, 2007, Canada
Alain Resnais, 1956, France
Chris Marker, 1983, France
Jørgen Leth,Lars von Trier, 2003, Denmark
Stephen Kijak, 2006, United Kingdom
Steven Sebring, 2008, United States
Stuart Samuels, 2005, Canada
Peter Lennon, 1968, Ireland
Agnès Varda, 2000, France
Rob Epstein, 1984, United States