Telematch Sadat (2007)

Telematch Sadat (2007) poster

Telematch Sadat re-stages the 1981 military parade, assassination, and funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Al Sadat—the event which ushered in the dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak—with a cast of Bedouin children. Donkeys and carts stand in for armored vehicles, while the desert substitutes for downtown Cairo.

Director: Wael Shawky
Runtime: 11 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telematch Sadat about?
Telematch Sadat re-stages the 1981 military parade, assassination, and funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Al Sadat—the event which ushered in the dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak—with a cast of Bedouin children. Donkeys and carts stand in for armored vehicles, while the desert substitutes for downtown Cairo.
Who directed Telematch Sadat?
Telematch Sadat was directed by Wael Shawky.
How long is Telematch Sadat?
Telematch Sadat has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).