INTERVIEW - Director Jehane Noujaim on being Egyptian and deciding to make the film

The video features an Egyptian filmmaker discussing a documentary about the protests in Tahrir Square. The film, created without pre-production, captures the experiences of activists from diverse backgrounds over three years, highlighting their fight for change and accountability. It documents events from the fall of Mubarak to recent struggles against the military and the Brotherhood.

What motivated the filmmaker to document the events starting January 25th?

• A personal challenge to make a film in a day

• An international film festival

• A request from the government

• The filmmaker's previous work on protest movements

How did the film crew prepare for the documentary?

• They met in the square without pre-production

• They had extensive pre-production meetings

• They rehearsed with actors beforehand

• They used a script written months in advance

What is a central theme of the documentary?

• The process of holding leadership accountable

• The role of social media in revolutions

• The influence of foreign governments

• The economic impact of protests

Who are the main subjects followed in the documentary?

• A group of international journalists

• A diverse group of activists

• Political leaders from various parties

• Military officials involved in the protests

What significant events are covered in the documentary?

• The fall of Mubarak, military conflicts, and the Brotherhood

• The cultural festivals in Tahrir Square

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The economic reforms in Egypt