Domestic Tourism II (2008)

Exclusively utilizing footage from other Egyptian films that use the pyramids as backdrop, Domestic Tourism II explores the ways in which these iconic historical monuments can be reappropriated from the “timelessness” of the tourist postcard and reinscribed into the complex political, social, and historical moment in urban narratives.

Director: Maha Maamoun
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date:
Editing: Louly Seif
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: en

Keywords

egypt, cairo

More Films by Director: Maha Maamoun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Domestic Tourism II about?
Exclusively utilizing footage from other Egyptian films that use the pyramids as backdrop, Domestic Tourism II explores the ways in which these iconic historical monuments can be reappropriated from the “timelessness” of the tourist postcard and reinscribed into the complex political, social, and historical moment in urban narratives.
Who directed Domestic Tourism II?
Domestic Tourism II was directed by Maha Maamoun.
How long is Domestic Tourism II?
Domestic Tourism II has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
Where was Domestic Tourism II produced?
Domestic Tourism II was produced in Egypt.