Category: Drama | Romance
Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig, Elena Anaya.
Plot: A romantic drama about a brief, unexpected love affair that catches two people completely off guard.

Cairo Time, winner of the Best Canadian Film prize at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, has many things going for it: exotic locations, gorgeous cinematography, Patricia Clarkson and a script that believes a middle-aged woman’s inner life is compelling fodder for a feature-length film.

Join American bellydancer Natasha Senkovich as she journeys to Egypt and speaks to many Oriental dancers - from the struggling Cabaret performers to the very famous, sexy Dina and the legendary Nagwa Fuad. With unprecedented access, we see them perform and hear them share their personal stories of conflict and struggle they have experienced throughout their careers. This fascinating documentary provides a unique look into the lives of these most unusually strong women. Born into a world where a woman is expected to be covered and demure, they achieve independence and wealth by taking great risks and flaunting their sensuality. It also explores the controversial question of prostitution, which is how most dancers are regarded in the Middle Eastern societies...plus the history of Oriental Dance, and its decline as a result of growing conservatism in the Middle East.