Kira & El Gin (2022)
10/10
An Enchanting Trip Back to 1920 Egypt
6 July 2022
The creators of "Kira & El Gin" managed to catch lightning in a bottle! They delivered to us a true work of art, a historical/action story with a captivating plot and a dynamic rhythm that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last second. The movie masterfully sketches an era in Egypt that hadn't been presented well enough in the cinematic field, not to mention it's immensely informative, and full of well-developed characters that will steal your heart.

The story follows the 1919 revolution that emitted sparks of fire into the soul of the Egyptian Resistance, who would fight until the very last breath to evacuate the British from their homeland. Inspired by true events and real characters, you will find yourself invested in the story, rooting for the Resistance, entertained by their clever maneuvers to achieve the freedom on their country.

The movie provides the whole package; the adrenaline rush of the high-stakes chases and action scenes, the soul-stirring love stories and romances, the humorous moments between the characters that serve as comic reliefs, as well as heartbreaking moments that will without questions shatter your heart.

From the enchanting world created by novelist and scriptwriters Ahmed Mourad, to the spectacular lenses of cinematographer Ahmed El Morsy, to the heartwarming tunes of composer Hesham Nazih, and all orchestrated by the phenomenal director Marwan Hamed; you will embark on a marvelous trip back to 1920 Egypt, so buckle up because it's definitely going to be a wild ride.
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