The Pharaohs of Modern Egypt
Season 1
Egypt has seen turbulent times. After the toppling of President Mubarak in 2011, elections followed and Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood won a narrow victory to become President. But three years later the country is back under the rule of a military strong man - General al Sisi - and Morsi is in prison sentenced to death.This tussle between the Army and Islamist politics is not new. From Gamal Nasser, to Anwar Sadat and Hosni Mubarak - Egypt's Modern Pharaohs explores how Egypt's past has shaped its present.
Where to Watch The Pharaohs of Modern Egypt • Season 1
3 Episodes
- Episode 3 - Mubarak
E3Episode 3 - MubarakHosni Mubarak died on February 25, 2020 at the age of 91, this is a look back at the Egyptian president's 30 years in power until his overthrow by the revolutionary spring of 2011. This film, rich in testimonies and archives, retraces a fascinating episode in Egyptian political history. It shows how much the confrontation between the military and Islamists contributed to its creation.
