Cairo 678, Egyptian Film, القاهرة 6 7 8
Cairo 6, 7, 8 (2010), Audio: Arabic, Subtitles: English Bangla, Genre: Drama Summary: Unfolds the poignant story of three women and their search for justice from the daily plight of sexual harassment in Egypt. Director: Mohamed Diab Writer: Mohamed Diab (original screenplay) Stars: Nelly Karim, Bushra, Maged El Kedwany Storyline: In the bustling streets of Cairo, overflowed with people hurrying to their work, life advances in hectic rhythms. Traffic congestion, noise and buses crammed with men and womenthis is usual for a big city on its way to progress. But, underneath this cloak of normality, a particular type of crime thrives in the smallscale world of public transportationso subtle and elusive to the untrained eyethat seems, practically, nonexistent. Women of all ages, regardless of their attire, are sexually objectified and abused on a daily basis, silently tolerating the perverted needs of male passengers. Under those circumstances, how can a woman defend
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