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Nile Hilton Incident, The (15)

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A maid witnesses a murder at an upscale hotel and a policeman is assigned to the case, but it soon becomes clear that important people don't want the case solved.

The critical consensus

A straightforward police procedural that packs a powerful punch thanks to its incendiary political backdrop.

****(*)Nikki Baughan, The List, 26/02/2018

It manages the feat of remaining a moody and atmospheric private eye-style mystery while offering more insight into the final days of Mubarak’s presidency than any didactic, self-righteous documentary could ever manage.

****(*)Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 28/02/2018

Well-executed satire on corruption during the Mubarak era.

***(*)(*)Naomi Wong, Little White Lies, 03/03/2018

Inspired by the real-life murder of an Egyptian singer, Tarik Saleh’s drama is also an anatomy of the corruption that led to the Tahrir Square uprising.

***(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 02/03/2018

A very watchable drama where the young singer’s murder is a symbol of a society where everyone has their price and justice is a luxury that few can afford.

***(*)(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 02/03/2018

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday March 30, 2018, until Tuesday April 3, 2018. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com

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